numbernotation
nounUK /ˈnʌmbə nəʊˈteɪʃən/
US /ˈnʌmbər noʊˈteɪʃən/
A way of writing numbers using special symbols.
In number notation, we write the number five as 5.
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2. A system for representing quantities using a fixed set of signs, such as base ten or binary.
Computers use binary number notation, which only has the digits 0 and 1.
3. The particular style or format used to write a number, such as Roman numerals or scientific notation.
The teacher showed us how to write large numbers in scientific number notation.
4. The act of writing down numbers in a clear and organized way.
Good number notation helps you keep your math work neat and easy to read.