English to English
opinion
(/@/'p/I/n/j//@/n
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noun (n)
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty(noun.cognition)Example:
My opinion differs from yours.
source: wordnet30 - 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(noun.communication)Example:
His opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page.
source: wordnet30 - a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people(noun.cognition)Example:
He asked for a poll of public opinion.
source: wordnet30 - the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision(noun.communication)Example:
Opinions are usually written by a single judge.
source: wordnet30 - the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- a vague idea in which some confidence is placed(noun.cognition)source: wordnet30
- 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.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- To opine.(verb)source: webster1913