Meaning & use
Narration
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The act of telling a story, or the spoken or written commentary accompanying a film, broadcast, or performance.
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The documentary's narration was delivered in a calm, authoritative voice.
Her narration of the events kept the jury's attention throughout the trial.
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In fiction, narration refers broadly to how a story is told, including point of view, tone, and pacing.
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