Definition of ANNOTATION

annotation

Plural: annotations

Noun

  • a comment or instruction (usually added)
  • the act of adding notes
  • A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis.
  • A comment added to a text.
  • The process of writing such comment or commentary.
  • Metadata added to a document or program.
  • Information relating to the genetic structure of sequences of bases.

Examples

  • make an annotation

Origin / Etymology

From Latin annotātiōnem, accusative singular of annotātiō (“remark, annotation”), from annotātus, perfect passive participle of annotō (“note down, remark”). Equivalent to annotate + -ion.

Synonyms

annotating, notation, note

Scrabble Score: 10

annotation: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
annotation: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
annotation: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

annotation: valid Words With Friends Word