Thesaurus results for ANNOTATION

annotation

noun

Definition of annotation

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 hundred-and-ninety-two-page document appeared to be an incomplete draft, and was filled with annotations, in bright-red text, about factual errors and unsourced claims. — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026 At scale, human annotation teams produce varying quality across data sources. — Lucas Zhao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Pioneer Girl was ultimately published in 2014 with annotations. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 The book presents 366 Mountain Goats songs, one for each day of the year including one for February 29, along with notes from Darnielle that range from honest accounts detailing his former struggles with drug addiction to more cryptic annotations. — David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for annotation

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In the years preceding his 2003 indictment for making false immigration claims, Jamal became an outspoken advocate whom local media began to heavily rely on to provide Somali-specific or Muslim-centric commentary.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
However, tracking the trends in the report helps in our understanding of the economic backdrop in which our companies are operating, along with official government data and companies’ results and commentary.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of commentary

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Siemens will provide simulation analysis and digital twin technology, while ABS will supply a safety assessment methodology built around digital twins.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Toxins were found in all types of cat food — wet, dry and air- or freeze-dried — even in products labeled as natural and nutritionally superior, according to the analysis released Friday.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of analysis

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Judging by the looks on display that night, the brand’s slinky, minimalist vibe is still hitting the right note.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
Trump hit the same note during a campaign swing through Texas and Oklahoma on Thursday, arguing the economy was better than its public perception.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

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