annotation
Pronunciation: /ˌæn.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
The English word “annotation” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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.
Etymology
From Latin annotātiōnem, accusative singular of annotātiō (“remark, annotation”), from annotātus, perfect passive participle of annotō (“note down, remark”). Equivalent to annotate + -ion.
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