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
According to project developers, the system supports workloads ranging from artificial intelligence and big data annotation to 5G infrastructure and domestic large language model development.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Note the two identical charts below, one with annotations depicting the bottoming out process underway, and one with the 150-day moving average, also depicting a bottoming out reversal formation.
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Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Venter rose to fame in the field for publishing the first bacterial genome ever decoded, along with a list of gene annotations, in 1995.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
In February, numerous workers from a company that Meta contracted to perform data annotation for Ray-Ban Meta reported viewing sensitive, embarrassing, and seemingly private footage recorded by the smart glasses.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Note the two identical charts below, one with annotations depicting the bottoming out process underway, and one with the 150-day moving average, also depicting a bottoming out reversal formation.
—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Venter rose to fame in the field for publishing the first bacterial genome ever decoded, along with a list of gene annotations, in 1995.
—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
In February, numerous workers from a company that Meta contracted to perform data annotation for Ray-Ban Meta reported viewing sensitive, embarrassing, and seemingly private footage recorded by the smart glasses.
—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotation
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Nothing can prepare you for the album art writ large on the inside flap, but the lavish haircut photos galore and commentary from folks like producer Bob Rock and then-bassist Jason Newsted are illuminating.
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Included in the bonus features is a commentary track by director David Frankel, writer Aline Brosh McKenna and costume designer Molly Rogers.
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The nation’s wealthiest suburb is Scarsdale, in New York’s leafy Westchester County, with an average household income of $612,591 in 2024, according to an analysis released June 1 by the personal finance site MoneyLion.
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Forensic analysis was able to match Childers' DNA to a profile in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
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In remarks to his Assembly colleagues, Alvarez described the bill as a step toward reforming leadership of the state’s education system but teased forthcoming policymaking, with more input from teachers and other education groups.
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This incident adds to a long history of controversies, including founder Chip Wilson's past insensitive remarks, recurring quality issues with sheer yoga pants, false health claims, and a recent PFAS investigation.
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The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for additional comment.
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But many of the online comments show a hunger for local leaders who focus on everyday problems like filling potholes.
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Placide, who has announced this will be his final international tournament, seemed determined to end his career on a high note.
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Take notes on what’s ready to change.
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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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