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opinion

/əˈpɪnjən/

noun

Meaning

  • A subjective belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed about a topic, issue, person or thing.

    "Every man is a fool in some man's opinion."

  • 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 doctor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted.

  • (European Union law) a judicial opinion delivered by an Advocate General to the European Court of Justice where he or she proposes a legal solution to the cases for which the court is responsible

verb

Meaning

  • To have or express as an opinion.