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1com·ment Listen to audio/ˈkɑ:ˌmɛnt/ noun
plural com·ments
1 a : a spoken or written statement that expresses an opinion about someone or something [count] The most frequent comment was that the service was slow. I find your comments offensive. I'd like to begin with a few general comments. We have no further comments. [=we have nothing more to say] Comments or suggestions can be sent to our main Web address. She heard him making rude comments [=remarks] about the neighbors. We haven't gotten any comments on/about the new design. I'd appreciate your comments on this issue. We've received positive comments from many of our readers. [noncount] She couldn't be reached for comment. We let the remark pass without comment. [=we did not respond to the remark] The phrase no comment is used to tell someone (such as a reporter) that you do not wish to answer a question.
Did you know the defendant well? No comment.
synonyms 1remark
b [count] : a written note that explains or discusses the meaning of something (such as a piece of writing)
The new edition includes the translator's comments.
2 [noncount] : spoken or written discussion about something (such as an event in the news)
The radio program offers news and comment. The trial drew widespread comment.
3 [count] : something that shows or makes a statement about the true state or condition of something — usually singular+ on Their case is a sad comment [=commentary] on the current state of the justice system. She sees the film as a comment on modern values.

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