figurenotation
nounUK /ˈfɪɡə nəʊˈteɪʃən/
US /ˈfɪɡjər noʊˈteɪʃən/
A way of writing numbers or shapes using special symbols.
The teacher showed us figurenotation to write big numbers quickly.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A system of symbols used in dance to record steps.
The dancers learned figurenotation to remember the routine.
3. A method of writing down math shapes and patterns.
Figurenotation helped the class draw the pattern correctly.
4. A special code for writing figures in a game or puzzle.
We used figurenotation to solve the secret puzzle.