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annotation

 

[ ˌanəˈteɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

writing

A note added to a text, book, drawing, etc., as a comment or explanation.

Synonyms

comment, explanation, note

Examples of usage

  • It's always helpful to include annotations in your research papers.
  • She made annotations in the margins of her textbook to help her study.
  • The professor asked us to write annotations for each chapter of the novel.
  • The annotations in the art book provided valuable insights into the artist's techniques.
  • Her annotations helped her remember key points during the lecture.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A label or tag attached to something for identification or classification.

Synonyms

label, marker, tag

Examples of usage

  • The file had an annotation indicating its author and creation date.
  • The software allows users to add annotations to images for better organization.
  • Each item in the database was marked with a unique annotation for easy retrieval.
Context #3 | Noun

music

A note or group of notes added to a musical score for performance.

Synonyms

addition, marking, note

Examples of usage

  • The conductor made annotations on the sheet music to guide the orchestra.
  • She added annotations to the piano piece to indicate tempo changes.
  • His annotations in the score helped the musicians interpret the piece more accurately.

Translations

Translations of the word "annotation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anotação

🇮🇳 टिप्पणी

🇩🇪 Anmerkung

🇮🇩 anotasi

🇺🇦 анотація

🇵🇱 adnotacja

🇯🇵 注釈 (ちゅうしゃく)

🇫🇷 annotation

🇪🇸 anotación

🇹🇷 anotasyon

🇰🇷 주석 (注釋)

🇸🇦 تعليق

🇨🇿 poznámka

🇸🇰 poznámka

🇨🇳 注释 (zhùshì)

🇸🇮 opomba

🇮🇸 athugasemd

🇰🇿 түсініктеме

🇬🇪 შენიშვნა

🇦🇿 şərh

🇲🇽 anotación

Word origin

The word 'annotation' originates from the Latin word 'annotatio', which means 'a note or explanation'. The concept of adding annotations to texts dates back to ancient times when scholars would write notes in the margins of manuscripts to provide additional information. Over the centuries, the practice of annotation has evolved to include various forms of commentary, labeling, and note-taking across different fields such as literature, technology, and music.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,943, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.