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comment required

An instruction that a written comment must be provided.

In plain English

This tells a person that they need to type something in words rather than leave it blank. It calls for a written remark or explanation, and providing one is necessary.

In context

Here, it warns that a written explanation must be entered before submission.

Situation
Setting goals, receiving feedback, completing reviews, and discussing performance
What it communicates
warns that an explanation must be entered before submission.

Meaning limits

By itself, it does not say what the comment must include or how detailed it has to be.

Examples

“She picked an option, but Comment required still appeared until she typed an explanation.”

Core meaning

“Trying to submit the form with the explanation box empty brought up Comment required.”

In context