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
Employees can quickly scan the annotations and decide if the data sources are trustworthy and make sense.
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Larry English, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The ePaper tablet has support for stylus input for scribbles, annotations and doodles using a range of Smart Scribe input tools.
—New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
As part of the deal, Meta will take a 49% stake in the data-labelling and annotation startup, The Information reported, while Wang will help lead a new AI research lab at the social networking company and will be joined by some of his colleagues.
—Jonathan Vanian,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 June 2025
Here’s what nobody talks about: temporal context in data annotation.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Larry English, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The ePaper tablet has support for stylus input for scribbles, annotations and doodles using a range of Smart Scribe input tools.
—New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
As part of the deal, Meta will take a 49% stake in the data-labelling and annotation startup, The Information reported, while Wang will help lead a new AI research lab at the social networking company and will be joined by some of his colleagues.
—Jonathan Vanian,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 June 2025
Here’s what nobody talks about: temporal context in data annotation.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotation
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Many have championed comedy as a means of political commentary.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Much like Part One includes input from Joel’s first wife, Elizabeth Weber, an integral engine of his early career, this installment offers sympathetic and sometimes emotional commentary from ex-wives Christie Brinkley and Katie Lee, along with daughter Alexa and current wife Alexis Roderick,.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Patrick De Haan — head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which, in addition to AAA, also tracks how much gasoline is selling for at the pump — predicted prices will remain well under $4 a gallon throughout the summer.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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An analysis by The Tennessean found the statistics were taken nearly verbatim from a post on a book review website that allows users to report and catalog books considered to be explicit for children.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
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The actress and Loose Women panelist made the blunt remarks during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Thursday, when Cohen asked her about Swift's Tortured Poets Department album.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Maguire’s initial remarks on July 4 immediately drew backlash from the tech community as well as supporters of Mamdani.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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The office also did not respond to an email request for comment Tuesday.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Lawyers for the defendants did not immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Jonathan Stempel,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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With those savory, salty notes, coastal gins lend a beautiful twist to the classic G&T or anything citrus.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Medium-full, with excellent concentration, very good acidity, well- integrated wood notes, rich tannins and significant persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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