Annotation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Annotation is a noun meaning A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis.
Meaning
A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis.
More Meanings
- A comment added to a text.
- The process of writing such comment or commentary.
- (computing) Metadata added to a document or program.
- (genetics) Information relating to the genetic structure of sequences of bases.
Example Sentences
make an annotation
The manuscript was filled with helpful annotations.
She added an annotation in the margin to clarify the text.
The teacher asked students to submit essays with proper annotation.
Word Forms
- annotations
Synonyms for annotation
Depending on context, synonyms include note, notation, annotating.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include note, notation, annotating, commentary, footnote, description.
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