as in commentary
a written explanation, observation, etc. that is added to something (such as a book)
The translator's annotations to the text explain some of its cultural and historical context.
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Recent Examples of annotation
Notice the two above-average volume bars that occurred on strong positive days with the green and red annotations.
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
The annotations on each chart depict a very bullish setup, three different ways.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
The script apparently also features period-accurate dialogue with translations and annotations for those uninitiated to Old English.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The script also features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
The annotations on each chart depict a very bullish setup, three different ways.
—Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
The script apparently also features period-accurate dialogue with translations and annotations for those uninitiated to Old English.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The script also features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotation
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Whatever might be inferred from these changes, her findings are now cited in commentary about the Gospel of John and have inspired a lively debate in current scholarship.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for the Avalanche Insider to get all our NHL analysis.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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Student loan delinquency rates spiked once monthly payments resumed – one analysis found roughly 9 million borrowers fell behind on their debt within months of payments restarting.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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And North’s remark and Goodell’s comment about playing a game in Asia shows the league seems open to sending teams nearly anywhere. ‘Mini Super Bowl’ North said planning for international games begins years in advance.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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This article was updated with additional information and remarks.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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An attorney for the university didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment; CNN has reached out to the Treasury Department, of which the IRS is a bureau, for comment.—
Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Jeff Winter,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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An attorney who represented Schiele in the case did not respond to a request for comment Thursday.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The honey notes are sweeter but more complex than your typical cocktail syrup.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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Did husband and wife discuss each weekly session based on her notes?—
Heller McAlpin,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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