editorial decision

[/ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl dɪˈsɪʒən/]
nounpl: editorial decisions
decisão editorial
1. A judgment or choice made by an editor or editorial team regarding the content, publication, or modification of written, visual, or multimedia material
The editorial decision to exclude that article was controversial among the staff.
A decisão editorial de excluir aquele artigo foi controversa entre a equipe.
2. The authority and responsibility vested in editors to determine what material will be published and how it will be presented
Editorial decisions at major newspapers are made by experienced journalists.
As decisões editoriais em grandes jornais são tomadas por jornalistas experientes.
3. A determination made regarding the style, tone, or presentation of content in a publication
The editorial decision to modernize the magazine's layout was well-received by readers.
A decisão editorial de modernizar o layout da revista foi bem recebida pelos leitores.
Editorial decisions are central to journalistic ethics and press freedom in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian media, editorial decisions often reflect the political or social stance of the publication's owner or editorial board, which can be subject to significant public debate. In the US context, editorial decisions are protected by First Amendment freedoms and are a fundamental aspect of journalistic integrity and independence.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
editorial choiceeditorial judgmentpublishing decisioneditorial discretioneditorial determination
Antonyms / Antônimos
reader preferenceadvertiser demandpublic opinion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão editorial
Standard usage in Brazilian media and publishing industries
São Paulo
decisão editorial
Widely used in major publishing houses and news outlets
Rio de Janeiro
decisão editorial
Common in media and journalistic contexts
Portugal
decisão editorial
Identical usage in Portuguese media; also 'escolha editorial' is acceptable

Related Words

editoreditorial boardeditorial policyjournalismpublicationcontent managementmanuscript review

Related Idioms & Phrases

editorial discretion
editorial prerogative
at the editor's discretion
editorial independence
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