noun

annotation

annotation, note, comment

The book has many useful annotations in the margins.

The book has many useful annotations in the margins.

Data annotation is crucial for machine learning models.

Data annotation is crucial for machine learning models.

an annotation ((on/for sth.)) an annotation on the text

Synonyms: note, comment, explanation, gloss

From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'notare' (to mark, note). It literally means 'the action of marking to'.

Think of it as the action of adding a 'note' to something. Break it down: an-NOTE-ation.

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