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noun
- 1. an expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation: "a biting social commentary about the divide between rich and poor"
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The meaning of COMMENTARY is an explanatory treatise —usually used in plural. How to use commentary in a sentence.
writing, art, etc. that explains a situation or expresses an opinion on it, or the opinions that it expresses: There's good arts coverage in the newspaper, but not much political commentary. commentary on Is the sculpture meant to be a commentary on religion?
Commentary definition: a series of comments, explanations, or annotations. See examples of COMMENTARY used in a sentence.
A commentary is a spoken description of an event that is broadcast on radio or television while it is taking place.
writing, art, etc. that explains a situation or expresses an opinion on it, or the opinions that it expresses: There's good arts coverage in the newspaper, but not much political commentary. commentary on Is the sculpture meant to be a commentary on religion?
When the language in a work of literature such as "Beowulf" is difficult to understand, it is helpful to read from an edition that includes a commentary — an explanation or expansion or criticism added to the original material.
An ongoing series of spoken remarks, especially during a television or radio broadcast of an event. Two retired players did the commentary for the game. A series of explanatory notes or annotations, often forming a treatise on a text. Something having the force of a comment, remark, or illustration.
noun. /ˈkɒməntri/ /ˈkɑːmənteri/ (plural commentaries) [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.
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.
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.
