annotations

noun

plural of annotation
as in commentaries
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 annotations 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 The software also includes PDF editing, form creation, password protection, compression, page management, annotations, and batch processing tools. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 June 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 While the annotations offer insight across the plaques, they are not meant to be comprehensive. — 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 Photo of the constellation Boötes with annotations from IAU and Sky & Telescope. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 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
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  1. commentaries
  2. remarks
  3. comments
  4. notes
  5. analyses
Noun
  • Forget all the theories and commentaries, Homer seems to say.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
  • Over the years, through the Sports Huddle and other venues, Andelman participated in some 13,000 radio broadcasts and over 1,200 television commentaries on channels 5 and 7 as well.
    — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 15 June 2026
Definition of commentaries
Noun
  • In Gershman’s view today, Uebelhoer’s remarks had no impact on Sebold or the verdict.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 17 July 2026
  • John Buse of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill took his place, explaining the situation to attendees in remarks critical of the ADA’s actions.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of remarks
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  • The altercation between Adebayo and Herro was sparked by recent comments apparently made by Herro on social media critiquing Adebayo and also showing some resentment toward Adebayo.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • The immediate online backlash to comments about Kirk’s death put institutions on edge.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of comments
Noun
  • Past cyclosporiasis outbreaks have been linked to bagged salad mixes and kits, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, raspberries, snow peas, and green onions, MDHHS notes.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
  • The new sauce features a savory Parmesan blend with subtle notes of lemon and garlic, bringing classic Caesar flavor to sandwiches, wraps, and even McCrispy Strips as a dipping sauce.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of notes
Noun
  • Stone, who was not involved with the work, suggests that the brothers died because of malarial infection but that toxicological analyses would have to be done to know whether poison also played a role.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Watch your inboxes later today for our full earnings analyses of Wells and Goldman, including any changes to ratings and price targets.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of analyses

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