opinion

Plural

opinions

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

   • Every man is a fool in some man's opinion.
   • We invite you to state your opinions about the suggestions.
   • I would like to know your opinions on the new filing system.

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

   • Friendship […] gives a man a peculiar right and claim to the good opinion of his friend.

3. 3.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.

   • I'm asking you for your opinion.

4. 4.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.

   • I'm asking you for your opinion.

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Everyday conversation

Uncommon

General reading & writing

Common

Academic

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Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• sentiment
• thought
• view