annotation

noun

Definition of annotationnext
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 This novel comes to readers in the form of a poem—one written by a fictional poet and accompanied by annotations from the poet’s (also fictional) colleague. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 The hundred-and-ninety-two-page document appeared to be an incomplete draft, and was filled with annotations, in bright-red text, about factual errors and unsourced claims. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026 At scale, human annotation teams produce varying quality across data sources. — Lucas Zhao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Pioneer Girl was ultimately published in 2014 with annotations. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for annotation
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  1. commentary
  2. analysis
  3. remark
  4. comment
  5. note
Noun
  • Agents now match reconciliations, draft journal entries, suggest accrual estimates and write the variance commentary that goes to the audit committee.
    — Jacqueline DeStefano-Tangorra, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • All four movies exhibit Mackenzie’s knack for trenchant social and political commentary slightly heightened by his elegance as a dramatist and visceral genre filmmaker, and all are accompanied by illuminating supplements.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • One recent analysis estimates that the Big Three took between 10 and 15 years to catch up with Japanese advances in production efficiency.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The analysis suggested melatonin could offer advantages over traditional sedatives for older adults, who may be more susceptible to confusion after surgery.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of analysis
Noun
  • Many of the offensive and controversial remarks came in freewheeling replies to otherwise anodyne comments about current events, politics or games.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Trump opened his remarks there by describing how the new jet parked behind him was a gift from the Qatari royal family.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of remark
Noun
  • Officials and spokesmen from around the state and various agencies couldn't be unavailable enough for comment.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Sheriff’s Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of comment
Noun
  • On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The opening of the III Points fest sounded a sour note for thousands of fans who poured into Wynwood for a weekend of music only to experience ticketing issues, delays and chaos among the crowd.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of note

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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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