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ed⋅i⋅to⋅ri⋅al

[ed-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-]
–noun
1. an article in a newspaper or other periodical presenting the opinion of the publisher, editor, or editors.
2. a statement broadcast on radio or television that presents the opinion of the owner, manager, or the like, of the station or channel.
3. something regarded as resembling such an article or statement, as a lengthy, dogmatic utterance.
–adjective
4. of or pertaining to an editor or to editing: editorial policies; editorial techniques.
5. of, pertaining to, or involved in the preparation of an editorial or editorials: editorial page; editorial writer.
6. of or pertaining to the literary and artistic activities or contents of a publication, broadcasting organization, or the like, as distinguished from its business activities, advertisements, etc.: an editorial employee; an editorial decision, not an advertising one.

Origin:
1735–45; editor + -ial


ed⋅i⋅to⋅ri⋅al⋅ist [ed-i-tawr-ee-uh-list, -tohr-] , noun
ed⋅i⋅to⋅ri⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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ed·i·to·ri·al   (ěd'ĭ-tôr'ē-əl, -tōr'-)   
n.  
  1. An article in a publication expressing the opinion of its editors or publishers.

  2. A commentary on television or radio expressing the opinion of the station or network.

adj.  
  1. Of or relating to an editor or editing: an editorial position with a publishing company; an editorial policy prohibiting the use of unnamed sources.

  2. Of or resembling an editorial, especially in expressing an opinion: an editorial comment.

ed'i·to'ri·al·ly adv.
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editorial

An article in a newspaper or magazine expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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