COMMENTARY


Meaning of COMMENTARY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kɒməntri, AM -teri ]

( commentaries)

1.

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.

N-VAR

2.

A commentary is an article or book which explains or discusses something.

Mr Rich will be writing a twice-weekly commentary on American society and culture.

N-COUNT

3.

Commentary is discussion or criticism of something.

The show mixed comedy with social commentary...

= comment

N-UNCOUNT : also a N , with supp

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