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
The yellow sheets of paper also included Dylan’s handwritten annotations.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The cost was estimated at less than $0.003 per annotation, approximately 20 times cheaper than employing human coders through crowdsourcing platforms.
—Eric Sydell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
For teachers, the UPDF annotation feature helps insert notes, create interactive forms, and more.
—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
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Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The cost was estimated at less than $0.003 per annotation, approximately 20 times cheaper than employing human coders through crowdsourcing platforms.
—Eric Sydell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
For teachers, the UPDF annotation feature helps insert notes, create interactive forms, and more.
—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
See All Example Sentences for annotation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotation
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More analysis and commentary at johnnavin.substack.com.—
John Navin,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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There is a lot of nonsense commentary on the fact that President Zelensky wore his trademark informal combat gear to the White House.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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As part of the moves, the company is winding down FiveThirtyEight, aka 538, the data unit that was part of ESPN before moving to ABC News, and had become a go-to source for analysis of polling data in the run-up to U.S elections.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Our analysis of Boeing along key parameters of Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience shows that the company has a very weak operating performance and financial condition, as detailed below.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down nearly 800 points, or close to 2 percent, after the president made those remarks from the White House.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Arya’s remarks come as each of those three chip stocks and others closed out last week’s run in negative territory.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Bentonville City Council tabled a vote this week on doubling the city's water rates to allow more time for public comment.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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Brown’s response comes after the Internet was flooded with comments about her appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of her new Netflix film The Electric State on Feb. 24.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Editor’s note: To see essays by other candidates for District 1 county supervisor, please go to sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary.—
Louis A Fuentes,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Upon arrival, guests are offered an optional bindi along with a $64 pre-fixe wedding menu, which includes notes on the rituals of an Indian wedding that inspired the experience.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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