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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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for annotation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotation
  1. commentary
  2. analysis
  3. remark
  4. comment
  5. note
Noun
  • Postmortem commentaries on the campaign agreed that many factors were at play in Sinclair’s loss — FDR had kept his distance and progressive candidate Raymond Haight siphoned off votes from Sinclair — but Hollywood proudly took credit.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Two years ago, Shen Anyu, a voice actor who earns a living from narrating news commentaries and other short programs, began noticing an alarming number of videos on social-media platforms that seemed to feature his voice without his permission.
    — Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of commentary
Noun
  • Ricochet’s 18-detector setup studies elusive reactor neutrinos while new software automates monitoring and analysis.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Its analysis found that 74% of those mentions were tied to real-world projects rather than coursework, an indication students are trying to demonstrate their applied experience.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of analysis
Noun
  • The remarks drew criticism from some Jewish and pro-Israel organizations, including the Israeli-American Council, which called for Macklemore to be removed from the tour.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Two males remain uncharged, according to the court’s remarks.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of remark
Noun
  • Spokespeople for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's office, Ethio Telecom and Safaricom's Ethiopian subsidiary did not respond to requests for comment.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Elevated oil prices due to the war with Iran have contributed to rising bond yields since February, and recent comments from the Fed have led investors to anticipate continued inflation and further rate hikes.
    — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of comment
Noun
  • Dance pop favors rigor over style; each note should hit like a fist.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • And the former National League Cy Young Award winner was looking to finish his 2026 campaign on a positive note.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of note

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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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