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Commentating: meaning, definitions and examples

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commentating

 

[ หˆkษ’mษ™nteษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports events

Commentating refers to the act of providing commentary during a live event, especially in sports, broadcast news, or documentaries. The commentator typically describes the action as it happens, providing insights, statistics, and analysis to enhance the audience's understanding of the event. This role is crucial in engaging viewers and bringing the excitement of the moment to those watching. Commentators may also interview participants and provide background information to give the audience a better perspective.

Synonyms

describing, explaining, narrating, reporting

Examples of usage

  • He is commentating on the football match right now.
  • The team is famous for its professional commentating style.
  • She enjoys commentating during basketball games on the radio.

Translations

Translations of the word "commentating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comentando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคฟเคชเฅเคชเคฃเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kommentieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengomentari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะตะฝั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komentowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒกใƒณใƒˆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท commenter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comentando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yorumlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”๋ฉ˜ํŠธํ•˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุนู„ูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komentovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komentovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ„่ฎบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komentiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umfjรถllun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั–ะบั–ั€ ะฑั–ะปะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™rh vermษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comentando

Word origin

The term 'commentate' originates from the Latin word 'commentatus,' which means 'to make remarks or comments.' The evolution of the word through Middle English and into modern use was influenced by the rise of broadcasting in the 20th century, particularly as radio and television became prominent mediums for sports and news coverage. As events became increasingly broadcast to wider audiences, the need for skilled individuals who could articulate the unfolding events in engaging ways arose. By the 1950s, 'commentating' had become standard terminology within the realms of sports journalism and broadcasting.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,354, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.