annotation

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 Notice the two above-average volume bars that occurred on strong positive days with the green and red annotations. Todd Gordon, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025 The annotations on each chart depict a very bullish setup, three different ways. Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025 The script apparently also features period-accurate dialogue with translations and annotations for those uninitiated to Old English. Nick Romano, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025 The script also features dialogue that was true to the time period and has translations and annotations for those uninitiated in Old English. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for annotation
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Noun
  • Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Created by Mike White, The White Lotus became an unexpected hit for the way its first season skewered the wealthiest of the wealthy by combining absurd humor with sharp commentary on colonialism, racial politics, and class.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
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    Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In a new analysis of Australia’s evolving entertainment landscape, research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) projects the country’s video industry will reach $12.3 billion in total revenue by 2030.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In conversation with Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, and Mike Joy, Petty passed a remark before leaving, which triggered a response from Joy.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • His remarks came as a handful of Republican holdouts from the House met with Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) at the White House Tuesday afternoon as part of the two sides’ latest lobbying efforts.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • Representatives for Ventura and Combs have not responded to PEOPLE's request for comment.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Legendary and Warner Bros didn’t return request for comment.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
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  • As his recruitment post notes, small businesses may well be disproportionately harmed by the tariffs and thus are the perfect plaintiffs.
    Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Ziskin’s notes show that both Jack Nicholson and Michael Caine were considered at one point.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Annotation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annotation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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