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
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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