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a written explanation, observation, etc. that is added to something (such as a book)
The translator's annotations to the text explain some of its cultural and historical context.
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Recent Examples of annotation
The script apparently also features period-accurate dialogue with translations and annotations for those uninitiated to Old English.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The script also features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
The yellow sheets of paper also included Dylan’s handwritten annotations.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The cost was estimated at less than $0.003 per annotation, approximately 20 times cheaper than employing human coders through crowdsourcing platforms.
—Eric Sydell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The script also features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
The yellow sheets of paper also included Dylan’s handwritten annotations.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The cost was estimated at less than $0.003 per annotation, approximately 20 times cheaper than employing human coders through crowdsourcing platforms.
—Eric Sydell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotation
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Not only has Eaton been adamant about its data center business holding up, but management’s commentary on its other end markets such as utilities and aerospace, have been reassuring, too.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The research on gum chewing and microplastics is still limited—these two papers effectively represent analysis of just two people’s post-chew saliva—but gum chewing has also been correlated with higher urine levels of phthalates, plastic-softening chemicals that are known endocrine disruptors.—
Hannah Seo,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
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Kanye West crossed the line with his latest controversial remarks about his industry peers, specifically JAY-Z and Beyoncé’s children.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The remarks came just two days a report on BBC Sport revealed former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone had urged the sport’s commission to bring back the V10s.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The agency is accepting comments and intends to finalize the rule this year.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate did not return request for comment.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Like the video game it's based on, The Last of Us season 1 ends on a note that's simultaneously hopeful and disquieting.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The richer, more robust expressions show darker fruit, chocolate, and spice notes from the wine and sherry cask influence.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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