annotated

adjective

an·​no·​tat·​ed ˈa-nə-ˌtā-təd How to pronounce annotated (audio)
Synonyms of annotatednext
: provided with explanatory notes or comments
a fully annotated drawing/diagram
an annotated edition

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Hooker also shared his account of what happened with several friends and even annotated maps of the area. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 Troubleshoot a home appliance through annotated images. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2026 This annotated diagram shows the rocket for NASA’s Artemis II mission, consisting of the Space Launch System (SLS) and the Orion spacecraft. Denise Chow, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026 The rotating bookshelf is surrounded by a circular communal reading table where the artist will lay out several of her personal, annotated books each day. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for annotated

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of annotated was in 1786

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“Annotated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/annotated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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