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   O·pin·ion

   /əˈpiny(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge: "I'm writing to voice my opinion on an issue of great importance"
   • ▪ the beliefs or views of a large number or majority of people about a particular thing: "the changing climate of opinion"
   • ▪ an estimation of the quality or worth of someone or something: "I had a higher opinion of myself than I deserved"
   • ▪ a formal statement of advice by an expert on a professional matter: "seeking a second opinion from a specialist"
   • ▪ a formal statement of reasons for a judgment given.
   • ▪ a lawyer's advice on the merits of a case.

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin opinio(n-), from the stem of opinari ‘think, believe’.

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   The meaning of OPINION is a view, judgment, or appraisal formed in the mind about a particular matter. How to use opinion in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Opinion.

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   OPINION definition: 1. a thought or belief about something or someone: 2. the thoughts or beliefs that a group of…. Learn more.

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   An opinion is a belief or judgment that falls short of absolute conviction, certainty, or positive knowledge; it is a conclusion that certain facts, ideas, etc., are probably true or likely to prove so: political opinions; an opinion about art; In my opinion this is true.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › opinionOpinion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An opinion is a belief or attitude about something that isn't necessarily based on facts. It's your opinion that dogs make better pets than cats, but your sister thinks that cats are superior. Too bad your parents' opinion is that pets are too expensive.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionopinion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   to think that somebody/something is good, bad, etc. The boss has a very high opinion of her. Definition of opinion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPINION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. judgment or belief not founded on certainty or proof. 2. the prevailing or popular feeling or view. public opinion. 3. evaluation, impression, or estimation of the value or worth of a person or thing. 4. an evaluation or judgment given by an expert.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › opinionOpinion - definition of opinion by The Free Dictionary

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   opinion. ( əˈpɪnjən) n. 1. judgment or belief not founded on certainty or proof. 2. the prevailing or popular feeling or view: public opinion. 3. evaluation, impression, or estimation of the value or worth of a person or thing. 4. an evaluation or judgment given by an expert: a medical opinion. 5.