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annotation vs cite

cite vs annotation

annotation and cite both are nouns.

annotation is not a verb while cite is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
annotation Yes No No No
cite Yes No Yes No
As nouns, cite is a hyponym of annotation; that is, cite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than annotation:
  • annotation: a comment or instruction (usually added)
  • cite: a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
annotation (noun) cite (noun)
the act of adding notes a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
a comment or instruction (usually added)
annotation (verb) cite (verb)
make reference to
commend
repeat a passage from
refer to for illustration or proof
advance evidence for
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
refer to
Difference between annotation and cite

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