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Meaning of 'opinion' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Opinion [ n.]
- 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.
- The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.
- Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.
- Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.
- 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.
2 . Opinion [ v. t.]
- To opine.

Meaning of 'opinion' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . opinion [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
Example in sentence:
  • he asked for a poll of public opinion
Meaning (2):
- a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
Example in sentence:
  • his impression of her was favorable;
  • I had a feeling that she was lying;
  • it strengthened my belief in his sincerity;
  • what are your feelings about the crisis?
Meaning (3):
- a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
Example in sentence:
  • his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page
Meaning (4):
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Example in sentence:
  • I am not of your persuasion;
  • my opinion differs from yours;
  • what are your thoughts on Haiti?
Meaning (5):
- the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
Example in sentence:
  • opinions are usually written by a single judge

Nearby Words:

opianic opianine opianyl opiate opiated opie opiferous opifice opificer opinable

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