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- DictionaryCom·men·tar·y/ˈkämənˌterē/
noun
- 1. an expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation: "an editorial commentary"
Add to word list. a series of remarks describing an event, esp. on radio or television, or a set of written notes explaining or expressing an opinion on a text or subject: [ C ] the television commentary on the Olympic Games.
Apr 25, 2024 · A commentary is a description of an event that is broadcast on radio or television while the event is taking place. He gave the listening crowd a running commentary. A commentary is an article or book which explains or discusses something. Commentary is discussion or criticism of something.
[countable, uncountable] commentary (on something) a spoken description of an event that is given while it is happening, especially on the radio or television. a sports commentary. Our reporters will give a running commentary (= a continuous one) on the election results as they are announced.
Definitions of commentary. noun. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material. synonyms: comment. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˌkɑmənˈtɛri/ UK. /ˈkɒmɛntɛri/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Commentary." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/commentary.
COMMENTARY meaning: 1 : spoken or written discussion in which people express opinions about someone or something; 2 : a spoken description of an event (such as a sports contest) as it is happening
a discussion or explanation of something: a commentary on American culture. (Definition of commentary from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of commentary. in Chinese (Traditional) （廣播或電視所播事件的）評論，解說，實況報道, 評論, 評註… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) （广播或电视所播事件的）评论，解说，实况报道, 评论, 评注… See more. in Spanish.
commentary. ( ˈkɒməntərɪ; -trɪ) n, pl -taries. 1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) an explanatory series of notes or comments. 2. (Broadcasting) a spoken accompaniment to a broadcast, film, etc, esp of a sporting event. 3. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) an explanatory essay or treatise on a text. 4.
