NYT Dictionary

ANNOTATION

/ˈæː.noːˈʈeː.ʃən/
Nounan-no-TA-tionan-no-ta-tion · 4 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin annotātiōnem, accusative singular of annotātiō (“remark, annotation”), from annotātus, perfect passive participle of annotō (“note down, remark”). Equivalent to annotate + -ion.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

notenotationannotatingadversariacommentcommentarycommentationdocketentryexegesis

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 22 recorded puzzles:

+10 earlier appearances in the archive.

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