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
For teachers, the UPDF annotation feature helps insert notes, create interactive forms, and more.
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New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
What Did FinCEN Say About the Recent Court Developments?
FinCEN issued a press release about the recent court developments which is reproduced below with some annotations.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Meet also offers a ton of annotation options, including emoji, free-draw, and shapes.
—PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
By clicking the annotation, the user will be navigated to the search page with the results for this annotation.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
What Did FinCEN Say About the Recent Court Developments?
FinCEN issued a press release about the recent court developments which is reproduced below with some annotations.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Meet also offers a ton of annotation options, including emoji, free-draw, and shapes.
—PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024
By clicking the annotation, the user will be navigated to the search page with the results for this annotation.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotation
Noun
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Hilton’s commentary on his YouTube channel (which has 475,000 subscribers) is rabid in its anti-Lively tilt.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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By now, the commentary is as essential to South Park as the comedy.—
Sezin Keohler,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Beyond Brady’s analysis of Johnson and the Lions, what will this year’s divisional round bring as far as viewer interest?—
Richard Deitsch,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Bottom Line is a business analysis column written by Evan Clark, deputy managing editor, who has covered the fashion industry since 2000.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In her departing remarks, Wolcott voiced satisfaction at the number of women — eight — now on the council, the most in history.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Early on in her remarks, Satter was moved to tears while detailing the tragic fire that claimed her home.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Connor did not immediately respond for comment this week.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Volunteers can help with everything from pension records, field notes made by geographers working on the Mason-Dixon line, to immigration and Census records.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Jan. 2025
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On a related internet note, Newsweek previously covered why a pregnant woman decided to ban her mother-in-law from the delivery room was backed by readers.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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