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annotation

/ˌænoʊˈteɪʃən/ /ˌænəˈteɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
A critical or explanatory commentary or analysis

Examples :

"The professor's annotation on my essay explained why I lost points. "
writing language literature education

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Illustration explanatory

explanatory adjective

/ɛkˈsplanət(ə)ɹi/ /ɛkˈsplanətɔːɹi/

Intended to serve as an explanation.

"Below the diagram is an explanatory text."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration symbolism

symbolism noun

/ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/

Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.

"The red ribbon on the graduation cap was a symbolism of hard work and achievement. "

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration explaining

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration professor

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration unexpected

unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

Illustration commentary

commentary noun

/ˈkɒmənteri/ /ˈkɑːmənteri/

A series of comments or annotations; especially, a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of some other work

"The teacher's commentary on our history essay explained how to better support our arguments. "

Illustration information

information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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sequences noun

/ˈsiːkwənsɪz/ /ˈsiːkwənˌsɪz/

A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series

"Here are the sequences of steps to bake a cake: mix the ingredients, pour into the pan, bake in the oven, and cool. "