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.