Stokoe notation

noun

A written notation for sign language, based on the Latin alphabet.

Meanings

nounStokoe notation (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA written notation for sign language, based on the Latin alphabet.

Origin

Devised by William Stokoe (1919–2000), American linguist.

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APA

Stokoe notation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Stokoe%20notation

MLA

“Stokoe notation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Stokoe%20notation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Stokoe notation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Stokoe%20notation.

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