as in to interpret
to add notes or comments to (a text, book, drawing, etc.)
He annotated the text at several places. annotate a list
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Recent Examples of annotate
Unfortunately, the tool doesn't work with touch monitors for annotating with a stylus.
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PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Drawing tools allow customers to annotate charts in real-time.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
See the messages here, annotated by Julian and other Times journalists.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Even in academic integrity, the focus is on metacognition, not surveillance: Students are invited to review and annotate their own writing changes, putting them in the driver’s seat as learners, not just subjects of detection.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Drawing tools allow customers to annotate charts in real-time.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
See the messages here, annotated by Julian and other Times journalists.
—Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Even in academic integrity, the focus is on metacognition, not surveillance: Students are invited to review and annotate their own writing changes, putting them in the driver’s seat as learners, not just subjects of detection.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotate
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And these flaws are often subtle, buried inside complex statistical models that even their creators struggle to fully interpret.—
Ted Ladd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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At its core, the platform is designed to teach search engines and AI assistive engines how to correctly interpret and represent people and brands.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Stay tuned for the report this fall, which will present and analyze the survey results.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
25 July 2025
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The goal, according to the FBI, is to analyze and compare which devices were within the coverage area during specific windows of time on the nights of the attacks and surrounding dates, as well as any devices that follow suspicious patterns.—
Ramal Nasim,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Then, the following paragraphs explain why this pairing works and provides some examples of some popular brands of rosé wine in the category.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Though Combs denied the allegation, the incident illustrates how some individuals may attempt to exert control over their current or former partners, even through intimidation or violence, to prevent them from forming new relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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The artist continues to interrogate the interplay between image and text in culture today –– illustrating the persistent dominance of advertising, as well as the peculiarities of newer phenomena, such as memes.—
Megan Williams,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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Mulford clarified the board vote did not approve an AI plan.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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This mindset sharpens execution, clarifies your narrative and aligns your team around value creation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Annotate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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