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footnote

1 of 2noun
/ˈfʊtnoʊt/
Forms:footnotes
1

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

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  • In her academic paper, she included a footnote to provide additional context for a complex term.
  • The historian's book was filled with footnotes citing sources and offering commentary on historical events.
  • He used footnotes sparingly in his novel, opting instead for a more immersive narrative style.
  • The footnote at the bottom of the page clarified the meaning of a foreign phrase used in the text.
  • The professor encouraged students to utilize footnotes to acknowledge sources and provide further explanations in their essays.
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