annotation
Americannoun
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a critical or explanatory note or body of notes added to a text.
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the act of annotating.
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note. annot.
noun
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the act of annotating
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a note added in explanation, etc, esp of some literary work
Usage
What does annotation mean? An annotation is a note or comment added to a text to provide explanation or criticism about a particular part of it.Annotation can also refer to the act of annotating—adding annotations.Annotations are often added to scholarly articles or to literary works that are being analyzed. But the term can be used in a more general way to refer to a note added to any text. For example, a note that you scribble in the margin of your textbook is an annotation, as is an explanatory comment that you add to a list of tasks at work.Something that has had such notes added to it can be described as annotated.The word annotation is sometimes abbreviated as annot. (which can also mean annotated or annotator).Example: The annotations in this edition of the book really helped me to understand the historical context and the meanings of some obscure words.
Other Word Forms
- reannotation noun
Etymology
Origin of annotation
First recorded in 1425–75, annotation is from the Latin word annotātiōn- (stem of annotātiō ). See annotate, -ion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Ace is a small but mighty UK label that specializes in reissues and vintage catalog material, prioritizing physical releases that feature thoughtful annotations and liner notes.
From Salon
My annotations helped me come up with a central idea to use for my final paper, but after a point it was no longer an assignment.
From Los Angeles Times
The work is basic but essential for machine learning: data labelling, annotation and quality checks.
From Barron's
The organization made that footage available online with time stamps and annotations.
From Los Angeles Times
There are more of these, what some have dubbed “arm farms,” popping up as demand increases, said Mohammad Musa, founder of Deepen AI, a data annotation firm headquartered in California.
From Los Angeles Times
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