opinion

noun

A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.

The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.

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.

(obsolete) Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.

(obsolete) Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.

verb

(transitive, archaic) To have or express as an opinion.

Roots

opinoropin- · Latin · think, suppose

Synonyms for opinion

judgmentn sentimentn beliefn viewn impressionn viewpointn thoughtn notionn recommendationn advicen perceptionn convictionn

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