Definition of annotation
1 : a note added by way of comment or explanation The bibliography was provided with helpful annotations.
2 : the act of annotating something
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Examples of annotation in a Sentence
Without the annotations, the diagram would be hard to understand.
the author's annotation of the diagram
Recent Examples of annotation from the Web
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Capture lets users take pictures or video and then add stickers, text or annotations to the quick message before sending it to individuals or group chats.
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Unfortunately, no animal image comes with the annotation.
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Below is the letter Asha Deliverance, Namkai Meche’s mother, wrote to the president, along with The Post’s annotations.
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Users will also be able to add their own annotations and data overlays.
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Origin and Etymology of annotation
see annotate
First Known Use: 15th century
ANNOTATION Defined for English Language Learners
annotation
playDefinition of annotation for English Language Learners
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: a note added to a text, book, drawing, etc., as a comment or explanation
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: the act of adding notes or comments to something : the act of annotating something
Law Dictionary
annotation
playLegal Definition of annotation
1 : a note added (as to a statute) by way of comment or explanation often furnishing summaries of relevant court decisions
2 capitalized : an informational and descriptive note or essay (as about a case or legal issue) especially in American Law Reports
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