editorial
eh-dih-TAW-reerl
Editorial (noun) means an article expressing the opinion of a publication's editors on a current issue. Example: “Today's editorial argues that the town needs more safe cycle lanes.”
noun
1
An article expressing the opinion of a publication's editors on a current issue.
"Today's editorial argues that the town needs more safe cycle lanes."
"I read the editorial over breakfast and then wrote a letter to the paper."
"The newspaper ran an editorial criticizing the new tax proposal."
adj
1
Relating to editors or the process of editing.
"editorial labours; editorial remarks"
"In stark opposition to what CBS editorial leadership told staff on Monday, Redstone said that she did not believe Dokoupil had violated the network’s editorial standards when he grilled Coates over the contents of his new book."
— Hadas Gold, Shari Redstone says CBS leaders made ‘bad mistake’ with handling of Ta-Nehisi Coates interview fallout (2024)
"The editorial team meets every Monday to plan the next issue."
"She was given full editorial control over the book's layout."
"The magazine has strict editorial standards for fact-checking."
How to use editorial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn opinion piece from a publication's staff, or anything relating to editors and editing.
Common mistake
An editorial expresses opinion, unlike a news article, which is meant to report facts neutrally.
Common pairings
write an editorial
editorial board
editorial decision
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Etymology
From "editor" + the suffix -ial.
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What does “editorial” mean?
The word “editorial” means an article expressing the opinion of a publication's editors on a current issue. In plain terms, an opinion piece from a publication's staff, or anything relating to editors and editing.
How do you pronounce “editorial”?
“Editorial” is pronounced eh-dih-TAW-reerl (/ˌɛdɪˈtɔɹiəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “editorial” in a sentence?
Here is “editorial” used in a sentence: “The newspaper ran an editorial criticizing the new tax proposal.”
What part of speech is “editorial”?
Depending on how it is used, “editorial” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “editorial” a common word?
“Editorial” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “editorial” have?
“Editorial” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an article expressing the opinion of a publication's editors on a current issue.
What is the difference between an "editorial" and a news article?
An "editorial" expresses the opinion of a publication's editors on a current issue, while a news article aims to report facts without taking sides. Editorials appear on the opinion pages, whereas straight news reporting appears elsewhere.
What is the difference between an "editorial" and an "op-ed"?
An "editorial" states the collective opinion of a publication's editors and is usually unsigned, while an op-ed is a signed opinion piece by an outside writer or guest contributor. Both express opinion rather than reporting news.
How is "editorial" used as an adjective?
As an adjective, "editorial" relates to editors or the process of editing, as in "editorial standards," "editorial team," and "editorial decision." This is separate from the noun sense of an opinion article.
What does "editorial independence" refer to?
"Editorial independence" is the freedom of editors to make decisions about content without interference from owners, advertisers, or outside parties. It draws on the adjective sense of "editorial," relating to editors and the editing process.
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