an·no·ta·tion

[an-uh-tey-shuhn]
noun
1.
a critical or explanatory note or body of notes added to a text.
2.
the act of annotating.
3.
note ( def 1 ). Abbreviation: annot.
Origin:
1425–75; < Latin annotātiōn- (stem of annotātiō). See annotate, -ion

Related forms
re·an·no·ta·tion, noun
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annotation (ˌænəʊˈteɪʃən, ˌænə-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
1.  the act of annotating
2.  a note added in explanation, etc, esp of some literary work

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Word Origin & History

annotation
mid-15c., from L. annotationem (nom. annotatio), from annotatus, pp. of annotare "to add notes to," from ad- "to" + notare "to note, mark" (see note (v.)).
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Computing Dictionary

annotation definition


1. Extra information associated with a particular point in a document or program. Annotations may be added either by a compiler or by the programmer. They are not usually essential to the correct function of the program but give hints to improve performance.
2. A new commentary node linked to an existing node. If readers, as well as authors, can annotate nodes, then they can immediately provide feedback if the information is misleading, out of date or plain wrong.
(1995-11-26)

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Example sentences
In this lesson, students review strategies of annotation and consider the benefits.
The box set has a wealth of essays and interviews, though no song-by-song annotation.
The image below is the same as above but with some annotation explaining the
  features.
One name is missing, if the reader can stand a digressive annotation to the
  annotator.
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