Meaning & Definition of word "Editorial"

Editorial

/ˌɛdɪˈtɔːrɪəl/

1. An article in a publication expressing the opinion of its editors or publishers.
- Example: The editorial criticized the government's policy on climate change.
2. The section of a publication dedicated to opinion pieces or commentaries.
- Example: She frequently writes for the editorial section of the local newspaper.

1. Pertaining to the commissioning or preparing of material for publication.
- Example: The editorial team is responsible for selecting articles for the magazine.
2. Relating to the expression of opinions or perspectives in a publication.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Ed op

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

Meaning: Op-ed

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