commentary

Universal Words noun (plural commentaries) ~ (on sth) 1 [C,U] 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. * He kept up a running commentary on everyone who came in or went out. 2 [C] a written explanation or discussion of sth such as a book or a play: a critical commentary on the final speech of the play 3 [C,U] a criticism or discussion of sth: The petty quarrels were a sad commentary on the state of the government. * The movie is a biting commentary on contemporary life in a big city. * political / social commentary