Annotation, n.
Etymology: [L. annotatio: cf. F. annotation.]
A note, added by way of comment, or explanation; -- usually in the plural; as, annotations on ancient authors, or on a word or a passage.
Shades of meaning
Fernald has no entry of its own for annotation; he lists it under remark.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Antonyms
none given