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cite vs annotation

annotation vs cite

cite and annotation both are nouns.

cite is a verb but annotation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cite Yes No Yes No
annotation Yes No No No
As nouns, annotation is a hypernym of cite; that is, annotation is a word with a broader meaning than cite:
  • cite: a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
  • annotation: a comment or instruction (usually added)
Other hypernyms of cite include notation, note.
cite (noun) annotation (noun)
a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage the act of adding notes
a comment or instruction (usually added)
cite (verb) annotation (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 cite and annotation

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