Annotation (Noun)
Meaning 1
A comment or instruction (usually added); "his notes were appended at the end of the article"; "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor's annotation on the student's essay provided valuable feedback for improvement.
- The artist's annotation on the painting explained the inspiration behind the artwork.
- The instruction manual included an annotation warning users of potential electrical hazards.
- The researcher's annotation on the data added context to the results of the study.
- The poet's annotation of her own work provided insight into her creative process.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Credit
- Footnote
- N.B.
- Citation
- Mention
- Quotation
- Poste Restante
- Nota Bene
- Acknowledgment
- Postscript
- Reference
Related Words
Meaning 2
The act of adding notes.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The researcher spent hours creating an annotation of the historical text to elaborate on its significance.
- The annotation of the map helped the tourists navigate the unfamiliar city streets.
- The code developer included an annotation to explain the complex algorithm she had written.
- The professor's annotation of the Shakespearean sonnet clarified the poet's intended meaning for the students.
- The software tool allowed users to make an annotation on the digital image, highlighting areas of interest.