comment
n. countablen. something you say or write to give an opinion or explain something. In a document or computer code, it is a note that explains what a specific part does.
n. a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction. In a technical context, it refers to a piece of text in a computer program or document intended for human readers and ignored by the compiler or processor.
She left a helpful comment on my blog post.
The developer added a comment to the code to explain why the specific calculation was necessary for the final report.
While the primary text provides the historical narrative, the author's marginal comments offer a more personal perspective on the events described in the main chapters.
From Middle English coment, comment, from Old French coment (“commentary”), from Late Latin commentum (“comment, interpretation”), from Classical Latin commentum (“invention, fabrication”).
From Middle English commenten, comenten, from Latin commentārī (“to consider thoroughly, think over, discuss, write upon”).
Often takes the preposition 'on' or 'about' when referring to the subject of the remark.
He made a comment for my dressHe made a comment on my dressThe noun 'comment' typically takes the preposition 'on' rather than 'for' when directed at a specific object or topic.