English · Culture & Society
annotation
/ˌæn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌæn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/]
a note added to a text
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An annotation is a short note added to a text to explain or comment on it. Students make annotations in the margins while reading.
Example
My annotations helped me revise the poem quickly.
My annotations helped me revise the poem quickly.
Etymology
From Latin 'annotatio' meaning a marking down.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for explanatory notes added to texts during study.