Editorial

/ˌɛdɪˈtɔːrɪəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An article in a publication expressing the opinion of its editors or publishers.

The editorial criticized the government's policy on climate change.

The section of a publication dedicated to opinion pieces or commentaries.

She frequently writes for the editorial section of the local newspaper.

adjective

Pertaining to the commissioning or preparing of material for publication.

The editorial team is responsible for selecting articles for the magazine.

Relating to the expression of opinions or perspectives in a publication.

The editorial comments in the newspaper sparked a lot of discussion among readers.

Derived from Latin 'editorialis', from 'editor' meaning 'one who puts forth'.

editorial board

A group of editors responsible for deciding the content of a publication.

editorial policy

Guidelines governing the editorial content of a publication.

editorial comment

A remark expressing an opinion about the content.

edit

To prepare text for publication by correcting, condensing, or modifying.

editor

A person who is in charge of and determines the final content of a text.

Ed op

Did you read that ed op on the election last week?

Op-ed

Her op-ed in the newspaper sparked a lot of discussion.