Definition of ANNOTATIONS (original) (raw)
1
: a note added by way of comment or explanation
The bibliography was provided with helpful annotations.
Examples of annotation in a Sentence
Without the annotations, the diagram would be hard to understand. the author's annotation of the diagram
Recent Examples on the Web
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The annotations on each chart depict a very bullish setup, three different ways. —
Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025 The script apparently also features period-accurate dialogue with translations and annotations for those uninitiated to Old English. —Nick Romano, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025 The script also features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English. —Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025 The yellow sheets of paper also included Dylan’s handwritten annotations. —Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for annotation 
Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Time Traveler
The first known use of annotation was in the 15th century
Dictionary Entries Near annotation
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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annotation. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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