algebraic notation
"Algebraic notation" is used in various fields such as mathematics, chess, and linguistics to represent operations, moves, or structures in a standardized way.
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Definition
B2Mathematics
(technical, academic)A system of symbols and rules used to represent and manipulate expressions and equations.
Example
- In algebraic notation, 'x + y = z' represents a simple equation.
- Understanding algebraic notation is essential for solving complex mathematical problems.
B2Chess
(technical, sports)A method for recording and describing the moves in a game using letters for pieces and coordinates for squares.
Example
- The move 'e4' in algebraic notation indicates moving a pawn to the e4 square.
- Chess players use algebraic notation to analyze their games.
C1Linguistics
(technical, academic)A theory of structuring natural languages using a system of symbols and rules.
Example
- Algebraic notation helps linguists understand the recursive nature of syntax.
- Researchers use algebraic notation to model complex sentence structures.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "algebraic notation":
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