Meaning & Definition of word "Annotate"

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    Annotate

    ˈanəˌtāt

    verb:

    • 1. To add notes or comments to a text or diagram to explain or provide additional information.
      • Example: Teachers often annotate the texts they assign to help students understand complex themes.
    • 2. To provide critical or explanatory notes on a text.
      • Example: The scholar decided to annotate the ancient manuscript to clarify the historical context.
    • 3. To add annotations to a document or piece of software.
      • Example: During the meeting, the team used software to annotate the presentation slides with requirements.
    • 4. To mark up a digital document with explanatory comments.
      • Example: She annotated the PDF to highlight key points for her review.

    Etymology

    From medieval Latin 'annotatus', past participle of 'annotare', meaning 'to note, to remark'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    annotate a text:

    To add notes to a written work to provide insight or explanation.

    annotate a graph:

    To add labels or notes to a graphical representation to clarify data.

    make annotations:

    To add critical or informative notes to a piece of work.

    Related Words

    annotation:

    A note or comment added to a text or diagram.

    notate:

    To write down or note (as in a symbolic form).

    commentary:

    A series of notes explaining or interpreting a particular text.

    Slang Meanings of annotate

    Meaning: To jot down quick notes for later reference.

    Example Sentence: I'm just gonna annotate this document before the meeting.

    Meaning: To add casual comments that aren't formal.

    Example Sentence: She annotated the movie script with her personal thoughts.