annotation
gb/ˌænətˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌænətˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 3100
jegyzet, annotáció, megjegyzés, adatannotáció, címke
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
an annotation on [a document/image]
The teacher added an annotation to the essay to clarify the student's point.
A tanár jegyzetet fűzött a dolgozathoz, hogy tisztázza a diák gondolatát.
Each figure in the report has an annotation explaining the data.
A jelentés minden ábrájához tartozik egy jegyzet, amely elmagyarázza az adatokat.
You can click on the icon to view the image annotations.
The manuscript was full of handwritten annotations by the editor.
Digital annotations make it easier to collaborate online.
Learner examples
I wrote an annotation on the photo.
Jegyzetet írtam a fotóhoz.
The book has many annotations in the margin.
A könyvben sok jegyzet van a margón.
He added an annotation to explain the word.
There is an annotation under the map.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'annotation' with 'footnote'. Footnotes are placed at the bottom of a page, while annotations can appear anywhere and are often directly beside the relevant text or image.
Meaning
A comment or note on text
Collocations
add annotation
|remove annotation
|detailed annotation
|image annotation
|text annotation
Synonyms
comment (A general remark; not always tied to text.)
|
note (A brief piece of writing; may be informal or personal.)
Antonyms
main text (The primary content without added explanations.)
Themes
education
|writing
|technology
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A short note that explains part of a text or picture.
A written note, comment, or explanation added to a text, diagram, or image to provide extra information or clarification.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
an annotation for [a dataset/code]
The dataset includes annotations that describe each image.
Az adatkészlet olyan annotációkat tartalmaz, amelyek leírják az egyes képeket.
Code annotations help other developers understand the logic.
A kódannotációk segítenek a többi fejlesztőnek megérteni a logikát.
Machine learning models require accurate annotations to train effectively.
Automatic annotation tools can speed up the process.
Semantic annotations add meaning to web content.
Learner examples
The photo has an annotation saying 'dog'.
A fotóhoz tartozik egy annotáció: „kutya”.
We add annotations to help the computer learn.
Annotációkat adunk hozzá, hogy segítsük a számítógép tanulását.
The code has many annotations for other programmers.
The system uses annotations to find objects.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'annotation' with 'comment' in programming; comments are for human readers, while annotations may be processed by machines.
Meaning
Metadata label for data
Collocations
data annotation
|manual annotation
|automatic annotation
|semantic annotation
Synonyms
tag (Usually shorter and less descriptive than an annotation.)
|
label (A brief identifier; may be less detailed.)
Antonyms
raw data (Data without any descriptive metadata.)
Themes
technology
|science
Definition
Information added to data to say what it is or how to use it.
A label or piece of metadata attached to data, especially in computing or machine learning, to describe its content or properties.
Grammar
Dictionary form
annotation
IPA
GB/ˌænətˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌænətˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
an - nota - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: annotation
- Plural: annotation, annotations
Word family
Forms
annotations
noun
Core family
annotate
verb B2
Related words
annotator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unannotated
adjective
Expressions
add an annotation
1/ˈæd ən ˌænətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Attach an explanatory note
To write and attach a short note that explains part of a text or picture.
Examples
- You can add an annotation to highlight important points.
- Please add an annotation explaining this diagram.
annotation tool
1/ˌænətˈeɪʃən tˈul/
fixed phrase
technical
Software for adding notes
A program or part of a program that lets you add notes to text or pictures.
Examples
- The PDF reader has a built-in annotation tool.
- Use the annotation tool to mark important sections.
remove an annotation
1/ɹimˈuv ən ˌænətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Delete an explanatory note
To take away a short note that explains part of a text or picture.
Examples
- The editor decided to remove an annotation that was no longer relevant.
- You can remove an annotation by clicking the delete icon.