Commentary

/ˈkɒm.ən.t(ə.)ɹi/ · noun

Meaning

A series of comments or annotations; especially, a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of some other work..

Definitions by Sense

1. A series of comments or annotations; especially, a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of some other work.
2. (usually in the plural) A brief account of transactions or events written hastily, as if for a memorandum.
3. An oral relation of an event, especially broadcast by television or radio, as it occurs.

Example Sentences

This letter […] was published by him with a severe commentary.

Under each coin was a circular ticket with written particulars of the specimen accompanying it. For some time Carrados took little interest in these commentaries, but presently Hosier noticed that his guest was submitting many of them to a close but quiet scrutiny.

Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War

We listened to the football commentary while watching the match.

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