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Editorial

UK /["/ˌedɪˈtɔːriəl/"]/US /["/ˌedɪˈtɔːriəl/"]/

Definition

connected with the task of preparing something such as a newspaper, a book or a television or radio programme, to be published or broadcast

In simple words: An article or statement giving opinions on a topic.

Examples

  • the magazine’s editorial staff
  • Some debates in Parliament are shown live and are outside editorial control.
  • The paper follows an editorial policy that puts great emphasis on foreign news.
  • an editorial decision

Usage notes

Use 'editorial' in formal contexts, like newspapers or journals. It's not suitable for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

editorial + (on/about) topic

Memory hint

Think of 'edit' + 'orial' — it's about giving opinions in edited articles.

Collocations

  • write an editorial
  • read an editorial
  • editorial section
  • editorial board
  • editorial opinion

Synonyms

  • opinion piece
  • commentary
  • article
  • essay
  • review

Antonyms

  • noneditorial
  • unbiased
  • objective
  • neutral

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'editor', which refers to a person who edits.
  • Using it in informal settings where opinion pieces aren't typical.
  • Not recognizing that 'editorial' can refer to both a noun (the piece itself) and an adjective (related to such a piece).