What does annotation mean?

Definitions for annotation
ˌæn əˈteɪ ʃənan·no·ta·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. note, annotation, notationnoun

    a comment or instruction (usually added)

    "his notes were appended at the end of the article"; "he added a short notation to the address on the envelope"

  2. annotation, annotatingnoun

    the act of adding notes

Wiktionary

  1. annotationnoun

    a critical or explanatory commentary or analysis

  2. annotationnoun

    a comment added to a text

  3. annotationnoun

    the process of writing such comment or commentary

  4. annotationnoun

    metadata added to a document or program

  5. annotationnoun

    information relating to the genetic structure of sequences of bases

  6. Etymology: From annotationem, accusative singular of annotatio, from annotatus, perfect passive participle of annoto.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Annotationnoun

    Explications or remarks written upon books; notes.

    Etymology: annotatio, Lat.

    It might appear very improper to publish annotations, without the text itself whereunto they relate. Boyle.

Wikipedia

  1. Annotation

    An annotation is extra information associated with a particular point in a document or other piece of information. It can be a note that includes a comment or explanation. Annotations are sometimes presented in the margin of book pages. For annotations of different digital media, see web annotation and text annotation.

ChatGPT

  1. annotation

    Annotation refers to the process of adding notes, comments, or explanations to a text, image, or any other type of data, to provide additional information, context, or clarification. It can be used to highlight important content, make corrections, or express personal opinions. Annotations are commonly used in various fields such as education, research, and information technology.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Annotationnoun

    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

  2. Etymology: [L. annotatio: cf. F. annotation.]

Wikidata

  1. Annotation

    An annotation is metadata attached to text, image, or other data. Often annotations refer to a specific part of the original data.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

  1. annotation

    A marking placed on imagery or drawings for explanatory purposes or to indicate items or areas of special importance.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of annotation in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of annotation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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