ANNOTATE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

annotate

verb

Definition of annotate

as in to interpret

to add notes or comments to (a text, book, drawing, etc.) He annotated the text at several places. annotate a list

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Recent Examples of annotate Much of that work involves collecting, annotating, and validating the data used to train machines to operate in the physical world. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 My team has had projects with perfectly annotated and stabilized data that was so limited that their model couldn’t perform accurately at scale. — Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The two identical charts annotate the setup in different ways. — Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 26 June 2026 The set includes 25 hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes materials; deluxe packaging with rare photographs and new illustrations, plus artwork and documents annotated by Kubrick himself. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for annotate

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Tests used to make medical decisions should be accurate, reliable, and interpreted appropriately.

— Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, Time, 1 Nov. 2026
The interface includes dark mode, while advanced data analysis and database tools help organize and interpret business information.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of interpret

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By analyzing drone data, the government concluded that they were launched from Ethiopian soil, added Abdel Qader in a SUNA report.

— YASSIR ABDALLA, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
After a drone lands, the CLARKE system can analyze images without an internet connection, and teams can then send compact reports detailing building damage and road conditions, rather than huge image files.

— Zoë Schiffer, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of analyze

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For next year’s admissions, institutions would have to publish more detailed selection criteria and explain rejections when applicants request reasons.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Chatbots can also explain complex topics in new ways and condense an overwhelming amount of information into a simple summary.

— Robin Brewer, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of explain

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All three pairs will come in custom illustrated Ronnie Fieg for Timberland packaging and will include alternate shoelace options.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
More in Out of Pocket, Out of Reach Americans’ disdain for the health insurance system was vividly illustrated nearly two years ago in the reactions to the killing of health insurance executive Brian Thompson.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrate

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However, Meta has clarified that its partnership with Fourier is currently limited to research and experimentation.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
OutKick has asked the WNBA to clarify its current requirements and enforcement, whether discipline was planned or under consideration, and whether the league had communicated instructions to either team.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

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