Definition & Meaning of "footnote"in English

Footnote

an extra piece of information that is placed at the bottom of a printed page

Examples

In her academic paper, she included a footnote to provide additional context for a complex term.

to footnote

to add explanatory or critical notes to a text for clarification or reference

Examples

The editor footnoted unfamiliar terms for the reader.

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