annotation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis.

   She added an annotation in the margin to clarify the text.

2. 2
   noun

   A comment added to a text.

   Make an annotation.

From Latin annotātiōnem, accusative singular of annotātiō (“remark, annotation”), from annotātus, perfect passive participle of annotō (“note down, remark”). Equivalent to annotate + -ion.

Topics