editors-note

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Editors-note' refers to a comment or remark made by the editor of a publication. It helps guide the reader's understanding of the text, like how a tour guide points out interesting things at a historical site.

Examples in Different Contexts

In newsletters, an 'editor's note' can introduce the theme of the issue or highlight specific content. A newsletter editor might comment, 'In this editor's note, I highlight the key themes of our special edition on sustainability, pointing readers to must-read sections.'

Practice Scenarios

Journalism

Scenario:

We've just updated an article with important clarification about a corporate merger.

Response:

It's our responsibility to clarify any misinformation. Let's add an editors' note to correct the details about the corporate merger.

Business

Scenario:

There are a few critical trends we've noticed in our sales performance this quarter which would be helpful to understand the data better.

Response:

I think the editors' note could provide a high-level overview of these trends, which will guide our readers better.