ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈtāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English annotacioun, from Latin annotation-, annotatio, from annotatus + -ion, -io -ion
1. : the act of annotating
2.
a. : a note added by way of comment or explanation
annotations on the text of an author
b. : an informational and descriptive note especially about a book
annotations on the newest acquisitions of the public library
3. : a rescript in reply to a private citizen