editorial — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Of or relating to an editor, editing or an editorial.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

   Examples

   editorial labours; editorial remarks

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   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.

2. Appropriate for high fashion magazines.

   Usage

   • not-comparable

Noun

1. An article in a publication giving the opinion of its editors on a given topic or current event.

   Examples

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   Gratifying as it is to read such editorials even in the press which supports Mr. Marples' party—and to learn that the G.N. Line's London suburban electrification is at last being given a cost-benefit analysis of the kind which overwhelmingly justified the L.T. Victoria Line [...] but years later than need have been—[...].

2. A similar commentary on radio or television.

Adjective

1. of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

   Examples

   editorial column

2. relating to or characteristic of an editor

   Examples

   editorial duties

Noun

1. an article giving opinions or perspectives

   Synonyms

   columnnewspaper column

   Broader terms

   article