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Webster 1913 Edition

Annotation

Anˊno-ta′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
annotatio
: cf. F.
annotation
.]
A note, added by way of comment, or explanation; – usually in the plural;
as,
annotations
on ancient authors, or on a word or a passage
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Annotation

ANNOTA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. annotatio, of ad and notatio, a marking, from noto, to mark, or nota, a mark.]
1.
A remark, note or commentary on some passage of a book, intended to illustrate its meaning; generally used in the plural, as annotations on the scriptures.
2.
The first symptoms of a fever, or attack of a paroxysm.

Definition 2024

annotation

annotation

English

Noun

annotation ‎(plural annotations)

  1. a critical or explanatory commentary or analysis
  2. a comment added to a text
  3. the process of writing such comment or commentary
  4. (computing) metadata added to a document or program
  5. (genetics) information relating to the genetic structure of sequences of bases

Translations

comment added to a text

French

Noun

annotation f ‎(plural annotations)

  1. annotation

Etymology

From Latin annotātiōnem, accusative singular of annotātiō ‎(“remark, annotation”), from annotātus, perfect passive participle of annotō ‎(“note down, remark”).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

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