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 Fed published a virtual tour of the buildings to its website, along with annotations to the 2021 proposal and photographs of the renovations.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Auto-annotation tools label data during collection.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, notes, sketches, and quick annotations feel natural with the responsive pen.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Indeed, one of the goals of this expedition is to develop and refine best practices in collecting samples for genome sequencing and to train a cadre of young lepidopterists, who have varying levels of familiarity with the technologies of genome sequencing and annotation.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
Auto-annotation tools label data during collection.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, notes, sketches, and quick annotations feel natural with the responsive pen.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Indeed, one of the goals of this expedition is to develop and refine best practices in collecting samples for genome sequencing and to train a cadre of young lepidopterists, who have varying levels of familiarity with the technologies of genome sequencing and annotation.
—Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotation
Noun
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The Courant’s commentary article from The New York Times about the Iran war is overly simplistic.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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The filmmaker, known for marrying smart social commentary with weirdly believable magical realism, appears to be doubling down on what’s working for him.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In his analysis, between a quarter and a third of Republicans voted for the Democratic candidate, Taylor Rehmet.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Thursday's remarks by Iran's new supreme leader were absolutely newsworthy and legitimate for CNN to air them, said Jane Ferguson, a veteran international correspondent and founder of the journalism platform Noosphere.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The luncheon began with welcome remarks from THR editor-in-Chief Maer Roshan, followed by Brett Fahlgren, vp brand marketing and communications for the luxury jeweler.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Associated Press left phone and email messages seeking comment from Vlachos.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Bret Johnson said as a high school football coach at Mission Viejo, his father wrote notes on yellow legal pads and received assistance from aids to send emails.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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Family members, supporters of the defendants and law enforcement officers sat through hours of closing arguments and instructions to jurors, with some scribbling notes and others dabbing tears from their eyes.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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