English · Word Candidate

commentary

/ˈkɒm.ən.t(ə.)ɹi/

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Also seen as: commentaries

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chuỗi bình luận hoặc chú thích

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Noun

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bản ghi sự kiện hoặc giao dịch

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Noun

Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “commentary” mean?

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

Is “commentary” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.