commentary

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A spoken description of an event as it happens, especially on radio or television.

   We listened to the football commentary on the radio.

2. 2
   noun

   A written or spoken explanation, opinion, or criticism about something.

   The article offers a sharp commentary on modern politics.

From Middle French commentaire, from Latin commentārius, commentārium (“notebook”), compare French commentaire. See comment.

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