annotator

noun

Definition of annotatornext
as in observer

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of annotator Use calibration methods to assess each annotator’s consistency and bias. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotator
  1. observer
  2. analyst
  3. columnist
  4. reviewer
Noun
  • Under dark conditions, observers could see 80 to 100 meteors per hour, making this the finest meteor display of 2026.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In May, Beijing rolled out new rules specifically for new biomedical technologies, plugging what observers said was a gap in how the development of advanced therapies, including personalized treatments, are controlled.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of observer
Noun
  • Patrick DeHaan, analyst at GasBuddy, agreed, telling NBC News that the upcoming hurricane season could further complicate gas prices.
    — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • Gene Munster, a veteran Apple analyst turned investor, said AI is rapidly reshaping how people interact with devices and services in ways that could endanger Apple’s consumer hardware grip.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of analyst
Noun
  • The columnist has spent nearly two decades at the Times and is an author of numerous books.
    — Jocelyn Noveck, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • The new wave of hires comes after former New York Times columnist Bari Weiss became the program's new editor-in-chief.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of columnist
Noun
  • Case Study 2 Faked Reviewers Using the screening tools and data available to IEEE periodical editors, an editor in chief was alerted to suspicious reviewer activity.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
  • What People Are Saying If you’re still not sold on this dessert, our reviewers will convince you with their rave reviews.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of reviewer

Browse Nearby Words

annotations
annotator
annotators
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Annotator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotator. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of spindrift

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Jul. 31

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)
See More

Popular

See More

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
asap street sign
Figure Out These Acronyms ASAP You don't have to be a NASA engineer to get these...
See All