annotation
noun
a critical or explanatory note or body of notes added to a text.
annotations
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pluralof annotation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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My annotations helped me come up with a central idea to use for my final paper, but after a point it was no longer an assignment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
The spreadsheet he created was a mess of account numbers and annotations that only he could understand, Alice said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
They went on to discover two other novels on his bookshelf also featured annotations by his wife.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2025
It may be cute that Feig and other interviewees are seen watching the clips but their annotations feel like overkill.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2024
“You making your own annotations over there, kiddo?”
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
