Notation and Beacon

notation

A technical system of symbols used to represent special things.
- synonyms: notational system
A comment or instruction (usually added. )
- usage: "his notes were appended at the end of the article"; "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope"
- synonyms: note, annotation
The activity of representing something by a special system of marks or characters. .

(n.) Literal or etymological signification.
(n.) Any particular system of characters, symbols or abbreviated expressions used in art or science, to express briefly technical facts, quantities, etc. especially, the system of figures, letters, and signs used in arithmetic and algebra to express number, quantity or operations.
(n.) The act or practice of recording anything by marks, figures or characters.
(n.) The act or practice of recording anything by marks, figures or characters.
(n.) Any particular system of characters, symbols or abbreviated expressions used in art or science, to express briefly technical facts, quantities, etc. especially, the system of figures, letters, and signs used in arithmetic and algebra to express number, quantity or operations.
(n.) Literal or etymological signification.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

beacon

A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance.
- synonyms: beacon fire
A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes.
- synonyms: radio beacon
A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships.
- synonyms: lighthouse, beacon light, pharos

(n.) A high hill near the shore.
(n.) That which gives notice of danger.
(v.t.) To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.
(v.t.) To furnish with a beacon or beacons.
(n.) A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
(n.) A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

BEACON means Boston Exchange Automated Communication Order-Routing Network.