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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?
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 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. That programme will include live commentary on the England-Ireland game. [ + on] Synonyms: narration, report, review, explanation More Synonyms of commentary. 2. countable noun.
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. ( 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.
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.
noun. uk / ˈkɒmənt ə ri / us. commentary noun (RADIO/TELEVISION) Add to word list. a spoken description of an event on the radio or television while the event is happening: the football commentary. commentary noun (DISCUSSION) a discussion or explanation of something: a commentary on American culture.
commentary meaning, definition, what is commentary: a spoken description of an event, given ...: Learn more.
