Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Annotation

//ˌænəˈteɪʃən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis. countable, uncountable

    "She added an annotation in the margin to clarify the text."

  2. 2
    the act of adding notes wordnet
  3. 3
    A comment added to a text. countable, uncountable

    "make an annotation"

  4. 4
    a comment or instruction (usually added) wordnet
  5. 5
    The process of writing such comment or commentary. countable, uncountable
Show 2 more definitions
  1. 6
    Metadata added to a document or program. countable, uncountable
  2. 7
    Information relating to the genetic structure of sequences of bases. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Latin annotātiōnem, accusative singular of annotātiō (“remark, annotation”), from annotātus, perfect passive participle of annotō (“note down, remark”). Equivalent to annotate + -ion.

See also for "annotation"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: annotation