Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Notation refers to the symbols, abbreviations, and conventions used in mathematics to represent quantities, operations, functions, and relationships between variables.
Related terms
Variables: Variables are symbols used to represent unknown quantities or values that can change.