editorial note
[/ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl noʊt/]
nounpl: editorial notes
nota editorial
1. A comment or explanation inserted by an editor into a text, document, or publication to clarify, correct, or provide additional information to the reader
The editor added an editorial note explaining the historical context of the manuscript.
O editor acrescentou uma nota editorial explicando o contexto histórico do manuscrito.
2. A formal statement or disclaimer issued by the editorial staff of a publication regarding content, corrections, or policy matters
An editorial note at the beginning of the journal clarified the magazine's stance on the controversial issue.
Uma nota editorial no início da revista esclareceu a posição da publicação sobre a questão controversa.
Editorial notes are particularly important in Brazilian and Portuguese academic publishing, where they serve to maintain transparency between editors and readers. In the USA, editorial notes are standard practice in newspapers and academic journals to maintain credibility and clarify editorial decisions or corrections.
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