Definition

A person who adds notes or comments to a text to explain or clarify it.

Example

The annotator provided helpful insights in the margins of the book.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about becoming an annotator?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

I think it would be fun to help others understand texts better as an annotator.

Yeah, and it could really improve your own understanding too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Annotator → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "notare" (meaning to mark). An annotator is someone who marks or adds notes to a text.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'marking' ('notare') something 'to' ('ad-') add information — that's what an annotator does.

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