commentary-n; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: explanatory text

Commentary: COMMENTARY[+entity][+symbolic][+writing][+explanatory]
NOTE: refers to written text that provides an explanation

Examples:
He has written several published commentaries on the Old Testament.
Sally skipped the editor's commentary in the preface and jumped right in to the novel.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: expressing an opinion, giving an account

Commentary: COMMENTARY[+action][+communication][+spoken][+explanatory]
NOTE: implies an actor/agent speaking

Examples:
We listened to commentary from a BBC correspondent on the radio.
John's long-winded commentary of the project's goals put everyone to sleep at the meeting.

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 3b

Sense Number 3: serving as an illustration or explanation of something

Commentary: COMMENTARY[+relation][+role][+illustrative]
NOTE: refers to anything that serves the role to illustrate a point

Examples:
These starving refugee children are a sad commentary upon the state of the world.
Mary's body piercings and gum-chewing are sufficient commentary on her lack of taste, according to Sally.

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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 3a

Sense Number 4: none of the above

Commentary: Automatically generated NOTA sense (bbn)

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