annotation

noun

an·​no·​ta·​tion ˌa-nə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce annotation (audio)
1
: a note added by way of comment or explanation
The bibliography was provided with helpful annotations.
2
: the act of annotating something

Examples of annotation in a Sentence

Without the annotations, the diagram would be hard to understand. the author's annotation of the diagram
Recent Examples on the Web Centaur Labs, a health data annotation startup, raised a $16 million Series B led by SignalFire, CEO Erik Duhaime tells Axios exclusively. Claire Rychlewski, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024 The tasks here would typically include code compilation, essential code commenting processes (i.e. annotations and documentation) and other actions designed to create streamlined code interpretation. Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 But as Electrek rightly points out, Tesla has always claimed that its system would be different by using data gathered from its fleet of regular vehicle owners, who send camera images back to the company for annotation and labeling. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2024 Among other things, more training data with better annotations. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for annotation 

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Word History

Etymology

see annotate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of annotation was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annotation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

annotation

noun
an·​no·​ta·​tion ˌan-ə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce annotation (audio)
1
: the act of annotating
2
: a note added as a comment or explanation

Legal Definition

annotation

noun
an·​no·​ta·​tion ˌa-nə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce annotation (audio)
1
: a note added (as to a statute) by way of comment or explanation often furnishing summaries of relevant court decisions
2
capitalized : an informational and descriptive note or essay (as about a case or legal issue) especially in American Law Reports
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