Editorial

//ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

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

    "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. 2
    an article giving opinions or perspectives wordnet
  3. 3
    A similar commentary on radio or television.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to an editor, editing or an editorial. not-comparable

    "editorial labours; editorial remarks"

  2. 2
    Appropriate for high fashion magazines. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives wordnet
  2. 2
    relating to or characteristic of an editor wordnet

Synonyms

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columnallegorizinganalysisannotativearticleclarifying

Example

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"Bill is on the editorial staff."

Etymology

From editor + -ial.

Related phrases

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