editor's note
[/ˈɛdɪtərz noʊt/]
nounpl: editors' notes
nota do editor
1. A brief statement or comment inserted by an editor into a text, article, or publication to clarify, correct, or add information
Editor's note: This article was updated to reflect the latest developments in the case.
Nota do editor: Este artigo foi atualizado para refletir os desenvolvimentos mais recentes do caso.
2. A disclaimer or explanation provided by an editor regarding the content, accuracy, or context of published material
An editor's note explained that the author had passed away before the book's publication.
Uma nota do editor explicava que o autor havia falecido antes da publicação do livro.
3. A statement inserted to acknowledge corrections, updates, or modifications made after initial publication
Editor's note: We regret the error in our previous report and have corrected it here.
Nota do editor: Lamentamos o erro em nosso relatório anterior e o corrigimos aqui.
Editor's notes are standard practice in both American and Brazilian journalism, used to maintain transparency with readers and ensure accuracy. In Brazil, they are particularly common in news outlets like Folha de S.Paulo and O Globo. The convention reflects editorial ethics and the responsibility to correct or clarify information after publication. In Portuguese, 'nota do editor' can also be abbreviated as 'N.E.' (Nota do Editor) in academic and journalistic texts.
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