commentating
Describing the action
Commentating is providing live commentary, especially for sporting events or broadcasts.
The word is a back-formation from commentator—someone who commentates is doing what commentators do: She's been commentating on tennis matches for twenty years.
Some usage guides prefer "commenting," but commentating has established itself in broadcast contexts.
Real-time event narration
- announcingPublicly stating information
- narratingTelling events aloud
- microphoneAudio input device
- boothTemporary enclosed compartment
studio · live · on-air · voiceover · coverage · simulcast · feed · broadcast
Game between opponents
- gameOrganized play or sport
- fixtureAttached building component
- actionProcess of doing
- replayRepeated broadcast segment
highlight · score · goal · touchdown · wicket · referee · penalty · halftime
Deep perceptive understanding
- opinionSubjective personal belief
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- perspectiveAttitude or spatial rendering
- interpretationAssigned meaning
breakdown · assessment · evaluation · critique · discussion · explanation · context · expertise
Conveyance of goods
- voiceSound from throat
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- catchphraseSignature line of words
memorable · articulate · eloquent · dramatic · animated · energetic · charismatic · witty
play-by-play
Real-time event narration
- announcingPublicly stating information
- narratingTelling events aloud
- microphoneAudio input device
booth · studio · live · on-air · voiceover · coverage · simulcast · feed · broadcast · transmission
match
Game between opponents
replay · highlight · score · goal · touchdown · wicket · referee · penalty · halftime · sideline
insight
Deep perceptive understanding
- opinionSubjective personal belief
- observationAttentive watching or remark
- perspectiveAttitude or spatial rendering
interpretation · breakdown · assessment · evaluation · critique · discussion · explanation · context · expertise · informed
delivery
Conveyance of goods
- voiceSound from throat
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
catchphrase · memorable · articulate · eloquent · dramatic · animated · energetic · charismatic · witty · improvisation
commentatinglistening
Attending to sound
spectating · viewing · watching · attending · witnessing
commentatingperforming
Executing an action
playing · competing · participating · acting · executing
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