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annotation

noun

Simple meaning

A comment or instruction.

Pronunciation

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anuhtayshuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ænəˈteɪʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. A comment or instruction (usually added)

  2. A comment added to a text.

  3. A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis.

  4. The process of writing such comment or commentary.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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This meaning: A comment or instruction (usually added)

Used this way, annotation is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Comment

text annotation

Metadata

brief annotation

Information

semantic annotation

Other combinations

see annotationfunctional annotationgenome annotationmanual annotationdescriptive annotation

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Synonyms

Sense: comment or instruction (usually added)

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