Present participle of commentate; currently providing spoken or written explanation and analysis of events.
From 'commentate' plus the present participle suffix '-ing'. This form became standard as broadcasting emerged as a profession in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Professional sports commentating requires an incredible skill: talking continuously for hours while processing live action and sounding natural—it's why the best commentators often come from journalism rather than just sports backgrounds!
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