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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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2. 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.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishopinion 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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOPINION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

5. 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.

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

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   3 days ago · 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.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › opinionOpinion Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   OPINION meaning: 1 : a belief, judgment, or way of thinking about something what someone thinks about a particular thing; 2 : advice from someone with special knowledge advice from an expert.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › opinionOpinion Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Opinion Definition. A belief not based on absolute certainty or positive knowledge but on what seems true, valid, or probable to one's own mind; judgment. An evaluation, impression, or estimation of the quality or worth of a person or thing.