as in commentary
a written explanation, observation, etc. that is added to something (such as a book)
The translator's annotations to the text explain some of its cultural and historical context.
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Recent Examples of annotation
The software also supports form creation, annotation, and document protection through password encryption.
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
And the data annotation industry has boomed in recent years, with dozens of platforms hiring contractors to help train AI models online.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Meta has also been in contact with Sama, a company that provides AI data annotation services.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Here’s a look at the Panthers’ 2026 grades, with some annotation where appropriate.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
And the data annotation industry has boomed in recent years, with dozens of platforms hiring contractors to help train AI models online.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Meta has also been in contact with Sama, a company that provides AI data annotation services.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Here’s a look at the Panthers’ 2026 grades, with some annotation where appropriate.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annotation
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April 19 guest commentary The recent commentary on the Colorado Connector rail service was supportive of moving ahead.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This commentary was published in the Chicago Tribune.—
Jon Duffy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Matt Barrows’ analysis Fantasy impact Stribling would have seen top 30 upside if not for the signing of Mike Evans.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The belief that Trump has been following Nixon’s playbook in relation to Iran has been a staple of recent media analysis.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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With a few notable exceptions, Leo kept his political remarks to the leaders largely diplomatic, using a language of encouragement and subtle messaging rather than headline-grabbing condemnations.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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The remark conveyed a familiar image of American military power, a projection of being technologically unmatched, logistically dominant and capable of sustaining operations indefinitely.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The governor’s comments underscored the limited power of the commission, which could not issue subpoenas, file charges or compel anyone to do anything.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The Times also reached out to Mortensen for comment.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Press materials that accompany the album note that Auerbach’s father was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2025 and is being cared for in Auerbach’s Nashville home.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The World Bank estimated that an extended disruption could drive energy prices up by almost a quarter compared to 2025; the strait cannot quickly be replaced, Morningstar analysts warned in a note to clients.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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