Annotations: meaning, definitions and examples

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annotations

 

[ หŒanษ™หˆteษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in linguistics

Annotations are additional notes or comments added to a text to provide explanations, comments, or references.

Synonyms

comments, explanations, notes.

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Word Description / Examples
annotations

Written explanations or comments added to a text or diagram, typically used in academic or scientific contexts.

  • The professor's annotations on my paper were very helpful.
  • He added annotations to the diagram to clarify each part.
notes

Brief written records or summaries of information, often used for personal use or as a memory aid.

  • She took notes during the lecture.
  • I left a note on the fridge to remind myself to buy milk.
comments

Casual or informal remarks either spoken or written, can be used in a variety of contexts including everyday conversation, social media, or written documents.

  • She left a comment on my blog post.
  • His comments during the meeting were insightful.
explanations

Detailed descriptions or clarifications meant to make something understandable, often used in instructional or educational scenarios.

  • The teacher's explanations made the topic easier to understand.
  • He provided detailed explanations for each step of the process.

Examples of usage

  • Scholars often use annotations to provide further insights into a text.
  • In academic writing, annotations are commonly used to support arguments and cite sources.

Translations

Translations of the word "annotations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anotaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคฟเคชเฅเคชเคฃเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anmerkungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ catatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะพั‚ะฐั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ adnotacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณจ้‡ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท annotations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anotaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑklamalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนู„ูŠู‚ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poznรกmky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poznรกmky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณจ้‡Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opombe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ athugasemdir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั–ะฝั–ะบั‚ะตะผะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qeydlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anotaciones

Etymology

The word 'annotations' originated from the Latin word 'annotatio', which means 'a note added by way of comment or explanation'. Annotations have been used throughout history to provide additional context and insights into texts, manuscripts, and documents.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,557, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.