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   opinion

   /əˈpɪnjən/

   noun

   • 1. a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge: "that, in my opinion, is right"
   • ▪ the beliefs or views of a group or majority of people: "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"
   • 2. a statement of advice by an expert on a professional matter: "if in doubt, get a second opinion"
   • ▪ a barrister's advice on the merits of a case: "the solicitor took counsel's opinion"
   • ▪ a formal statement of reasons for a judgement given: "a dissenting opinion adjudged that the government had the right to protect ‘the symbolic value of the flag’"

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

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPINION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a thought or belief about something or someone: What's your opinion about/on the matter? People tend to have strong opinions on capital punishment. He didn't express /give an opinion on the matter. Who, in your opinion, (= who do you think) is the best soccer player in the world today?

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › opinionOpinion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › opinionOPINION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishopinion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of opinion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   1. a belief not based on absolute certainty or positive knowledge but on what seems true, valid, or probable to one's own mind; judgment. 2. an evaluation, impression, or estimation of the quality or worth of a person or thing. 3. the formal judgment of an expert on a matter in which advice is sought. 4. Law.

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of opinion – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a thought or belief about something or someone: What's your opinion about/on the matter? He has fairly strong opinions on most subjects. Why don't we ask Daniel's opinion? In my opinion (= I think) he's the best football player we have in this country. Fewer examples. I always value his opinion. It is our considered opinion that he should resign.