a briefly stated opinion generally written in response to a current issue or a previously published article
a very simple and effective way to communicate an opinion to the general public
a written reaction to something read in a newspaper or magazine
Letter written and submitted by a non-publication staff member, usually complimenting or criticizing the coverage of an issue by the publication.
Any letter, usually expressing an opinion, written to the editor of a newspaper or magazine. (LGH)
appears in a newspaper. Written as a response by readers to either something that has appeared in the newspaper or about an event, mostly of a negative light. Example: Many letters-to-the-editor have been written to the editor of the Globe and Mail after Margaret Wente's piece on Newfoundland.
A letter written for and sent to a newspaper or magazine to present an organization's position, make a correction or respond to another story or letter.
A letter to the editor (sometimes abbreviated LTTE or LTE) is a letter sent to a publication about issues of concern to its readers. Usually, letters are intended for publication.