commentary
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1 live broadcast description (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea spoken description of an event, like a football match, given while it is happening.
a real-time spoken account of an event, especially a sporting match, broadcast via radio or television.
ExampleI listened to the radio commentary of the game while I was driving home.
ExampleThe veteran broadcaster provided a gripping blow-by-blow commentary of the championship final, capturing every nuance of the players' movements.
UsageOften used with the preposition 'on'.
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2 explanatory notes (n.) C1 Advanced Academica set of written notes or a book that explains a difficult text or subject.
a series of analytical or explanatory notes on a literary, religious, or legal text.
ExampleThe student bought a modern commentary on the ancient poems to help with her essay.
ExampleThe professor published a comprehensive legal commentary on the new environmental regulations, clarifying several ambiguous clauses for the benefit of practitioners.
UsageCommonly takes the preposition 'on'.
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3 social observation (n.) C1 Advanced Formalcomments that express an opinion about a situation in society.
a set of observations or criticisms regarding a social or political situation.
ExampleThe movie is a sharp commentary on how social media affects our lives.
ExampleThe novelist's latest work serves as a biting social commentary on the widening gap between the urban elite and rural communities.
From Middle French commentaire, from Latin commentārius, commentārium (“notebook”), compare French commentaire. See comment.