noun

commentary

commentary, narration, critique

He provided a commentary on the game.

He provided a commentary on the game.

The book includes a critical commentary on the text.

The book includes a critical commentary on the text.

((on sth.)) a set of notes or a spoken description of an event He provided a commentary on the game.

Synonyms: analysis, explanation, critique

From Latin 'commentarius' (notebook, interpretation), from 'com-' (with) + 'mens' (mind).

Think of a 'comment' that is long and detailed, like for a sports game or a book.

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