commentary — English Dictionary

Noun

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

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

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

   More examples (1)

   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.

2. A brief account of transactions or events written hastily, as if for a memorandum.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • plural-normally
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War

3. An oral relation of an event, especially broadcast by television or radio, as it occurs.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   We listened to the football commentary while watching the match.

Noun

1. a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material

   Synonyms

   comment

   Broader terms

   statement

   Examples

   he wrote an extended comment on the proposal