/ ˌedɪˈtɔːriəl; NAmE / adjective , noun
■ adjective
[ usually before noun ] connected with the task of preparing sth such as a newspaper, a book or a television or radio programme, to be published or broadcast :
the magazine's editorial staff
an editorial decision
■ noun
( BrE also lead·er , ˌleading ˈarticle ) an important article in a newspaper, that expresses the editor's opinion about an item of news or an issue; in the US also a comment on radio or television that expresses the opinion of the station or network