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What (who) is Opinion - definition
JUDGMENT, VIEWPOINT, OR STATEMENT THAT IS NOT CONCLUSIVE; MAY DEAL WITH SUBJECTIVE MATTERS IN WHICH THERE IS NO CONCLUSIVE FINDING
Opinions; Political opinion; Scientific opinion; Oppion; Opinioned; Opinioning; Opined; Opining; Scientific Opinion
Opinion
·vt To Opine.
II. Opinion ·noun The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.
III. Opinion ·noun Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.
IV. Opinion ·noun Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.
V. Opinion ·noun The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a counselor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted.
VI. Opinion ·noun That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge; settled judgment in regard to any point of knowledge or action.
opinion
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1. a view or judgement not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
the beliefs or views of a large number of people.
an estimation of quality or worth: he had a high opinion of himself.
2. Law a formal statement of reasons for a judgement given.
a barrister's advice on the merits of a case.
Phrases
be of the opinion that believe or maintain that.
a matter of opinion something not capable of being proven either way.
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. opinio(n-), from the stem of opinari 'think, believe'.
opinion
(opinions)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
Your opinion about something is what you think or believe about it.
I wasn't asking for your opinion, Dick...
He held the opinion that a government should think before introducing a tax...
Most who expressed an opinion spoke favorably of Thomas.
N-COUNT: oft poss N, N that
2.
Your opinion of someone is your judgment of their character or ability.
That improved Mrs Goole's already favourable opinion of him.
= estimation
N-SING: usu supp N, N of n
3.
You can refer to the beliefs or views that people have as opinion.
Some, I suppose, might even be in positions to influence opinion...
There is a broad consensus of opinion about the policies which should be pursued.
N-UNCOUNT
4.
An opinion from an expert is the advice or judgment that they give you in the subject that they know a lot about.
Even if you have had a regular physical check-up recently, you should still seek a medical opinion.
N-COUNT: usu sing
5.
6.
You add expressions such as 'in my opinion' or 'in their opinion' to a statement in order to indicate that it is what you or someone else thinks, and is not necessarily a fact.
Well he's not making a very good job of it in my opinion.
PHRASE: PHR with cl
7.
If someone is of the opinion that something is the case, that is what they believe. (FORMAL)
Frank is of the opinion that the 1934 yacht should have won.
PHRASE: v-link PHR that
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Wikipedia
Opinion
An opinion is a judgment, viewpoint, or statement that is not conclusive, rather than facts, which are true statements.
Examples of use of Opinion
1. "I can‘t substitute my opinion for the opinion of Gen.
2. It‘s called an exchange of opinion because you go in with your opinion and leave with their opinion.
3. Inside NYTimes.com World N.Y. / Region Dining & Wine Opinion Music Opinion An Appetite for Success in S.
4. Yet, public opinion polls –– the public confidence continues to erode in those public opinion polls.
5. McCLELLAN÷ No, that‘s your opinion, and I think your opinion is wrong.