Synonyms of annotation

annotation

noun

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.

Related Words

• commentary
• analysis
• remark
• comment
• note
• reflection
• input
• exposition
• view
• aside
• judgment
• sentiment
• belief
• verdict
• advice
• mind
• obiter dictum
• conviction
• notion
• eye
• persuasion
• feeling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of annotation

The book presents 366 Mountain Goats songs, one for each day of the year including one for February 29, along with notes from Darnielle that range from honest accounts detailing his former struggles with drug addiction to more cryptic annotations. — David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026

The 167-page typescript has three pages written in pencil, with annotations and revisions by Wilson along with early AA member Hank Parkhurst, some in green and red pencil, some in ink. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026

The Times shared the historians’ observations with the White House, which declined to comment on the specific points in the annotations. — New York Times, 11 June 2026

Musicians can move through scores, make quick annotations, or adjust sections without breaking concentration. — William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026