Annotation – Synonyms, Antonyms, Meaning, Definition and More

Standard Synonyms

Footnote
Endnote
Note
Comment
Explanation
Desolate

Slang Synonyms

Jot
Note
Scribble
Sketch

Academic Synonyms

Commentary
Note
Explanation
Analysis.

Old English Synonyms

Translation
Explication
Elucidation
Exegesis

Regional Synonyms

Comment
Note
Explanation

Industry-specific Synonyms

Comment
Note
Explanation
Description

Antonyms

Non-annotation
De-annotation

Meaning

Providing a commentary or explanation for something, usually associated with a text or piece of media.

Definition

A note or set of notes added to a document, typically giving information about its content, provenance, or structure

Example Sentences

1. The annotation should include a brief summary of the text.
2. Be sure to annotate the sources you use for your research paper.
3. I need to go back and annotate my sources from last night’s research.
4. Have you ever tried to read a text with no annotations?
5. The annotation can be helpful in determining whether or not to read the text.