noun

• 1A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

  ‘I'm writing to voice my opinion on an issue of great importance’

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  • ‘that, in my opinion, is dead right’
  • ‘In fact, in my opinion, in the future you are either going to have to be very large or very small in this business.’
  • ‘In fact, in my opinion, the attitude of the authorities has simply worsened.’
  • ‘The two, in my opinion, aren't necessarily related in the short term.’
  • ‘In fact, in their opinion, a good doctor would advise women against exposing themselves to the risk of egg donation.’
  • ‘In my opinion, this fact accounts for one of the critical reasons why there is so little hype about the new album.’
  • ‘We're interested in your opinion on the political issues that affect your life, but you need to be unclear how you're going to vote at the next general election.’
  • ‘In my opinion, the approach taken in this book was utterly compelling.’
  • ‘I believe an article should be written on this website because in my opinion it matches the views of most people.’
  • ‘A simple analogy or a homely metaphor does the trick to invite the reader to share his views, opinions, judgement and comments.’
  • ‘I mean, there's only one interesting thing about me, in my opinion, and that's the fact that I hear voices.’
  • ‘Is it even possible or is retirement in his future, in your opinion?’
  • ‘In my opinion that fact makes no difference at all.’
  • ‘Not everybody is eligible for it, and in fact in our opinion, far too few grandparents get substantial financial help.’
  • ‘In my opinion the biggest issue with regards to foreign investment is affordability.’
  • ‘Again, I don't know that much about South Africa, but this is my opinion based on the facts I do know.’
  • ‘Guidebooks are good in my opinion only for historical and cultural fact.’
  • ‘In her opinion the incidents described at the inquest were not necessarily related to the school, but had links with the local community.’
  • ‘What, in your opinion, is the significance of the fact that many modern appliances are designed to be used with one hand?’
  • ‘In his opinion it is vital to improve international travellers' knowledge about the country and the city.’
  • ‘Given my lack of knowledge, why would anyone be interested in my opinion?’

  Synonyms

  belief, judgement, thought, thoughts, school of thought, thinking, way of thinking, mind, point of view, view, viewpoint, outlook, angle, slant, side, attitude, stance, perspective, position, standpoint

  as I see it, in my view, to my mind, to my way of thinking, according to my way of thinking, from my standpoint, personally, in my estimation, in my judgement, in my book, for my money, if you ask me

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  1. 1.1The beliefs or views of a large number or majority of people about a particular thing.
     ‘the changing climate of opinion’
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     • ‘The traditional view, and I'm sure the majority of opinion supports it, is that the Attorney-General does have a role.’
     • ‘It went through six printings in its first year, but its effect on majority opinion was, for many years to come, negligible.’
     • ‘The larger denomination coins and the notes are being spent but the vast majority of opinion regards them as having little spending power.’
     • ‘I can't imagine the audience is representative of majority opinion over there.’
     • ‘However, minorities do not enjoy the benefit of majority opinion.’
     • ‘There are certain things where majority opinion is real but meaningless.’
     • ‘Should he bow to majority opinion or retreat into his own private moral code?’
     • ‘They represented the majority of British opinion.’
     • ‘The truth is, therefore, at least as likely to be found among those who reject majority opinion as among those who embrace it.’
     • ‘I hope I never see the day when science is dictated by majority opinion and force of personality.’
     • ‘In this climate of opinion, the notion that the Scottish parliament is going to sue for greater powers seems hopelessly naiive.’
     • ‘Such conventional pressure is, after all, a rather obvious example of tyranny of majority opinion.’
     • ‘Five studies revealed that people who hold the minority opinion express that opinion less quickly than people who hold the majority opinion.’
     • ‘Possibly, but I could imagine a climate of opinion developing in which it might come to be seen as unobjectionable in either case given unforeseen events.’
     • ‘Journalists, as you know, are crucial to changing the current climate of opinion to one more congenial to liberty.’
     • ‘This changed climate of European political opinion cannot but have an influence on the single currency referendum in Britain.’
     • ‘Given the climate of opinion, she would be foolish to describe them with anything other than mere disdain.’
     • ‘Even if he is right at street level, he surely cannot deny the change in the climate of opinion.’
     • ‘Declarations of the General Assembly are not legally binding but have moral force, being indicative of majority global opinion.’
  2. 1.2opinion ofAn estimation of the quality or worth of someone or something.
     ‘I had a higher opinion of myself than I deserved’
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     • ‘They generally did not have a high opinion of the quality of audited financial statements issued by the balance of Bulgarian companies.’
     • ‘I didn't want to be honest with her as to my opinion of the quality of that statement, so I said nothing in reply.’
  3. 1.3A formal statement of advice by an expert on a professional matter.
     ‘seeking a second opinion from a specialist’
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     • ‘The same guidance applies if you are seeking a second opinion from another NHS professional, such as a dentist.’
     • ‘But that's the problem for media, where most who profess to provide expert opinions have a vested interest one way or another.’
     • ‘Maybe some professional expert opinions are in order here.’
     • ‘You also should get an expert opinion from a medical professional.’
     • ‘I suggest you get a second opinion from a professional such as a builder or, better still, a claims loss negotiator.’
     • ‘They sought his expert opinion on a very special skull and wanted to tell him what little they knew about its origins.’
     • ‘He read up on the disease, sought the advice of those close to him and sought second and third opinions from oncology experts.’
     • ‘The parents went for a second opinion to the professor who wrote this article.’
     • ‘When unsure of the medical advice received, seek a second opinion.’
     • ‘Police said they have registered a case and an expert opinion has been sought to find out the causes of the fire.’
     • ‘The respondents offered as expert evidence the opinion of Professor Gompers, which is addressed below.’
     • ‘In an effort to produce a water code favorable to irrigation, State Engineer Wade sought expert opinions throughout the West.’
     • ‘You and the lawyer putting you forward must always be mindful that the expert opinion you seek to give fulfills each of these four criteria’
     • ‘She should not hesitate to seek a professional opinion from her internist or rheumatologist.’
     • ‘Though he was not involved in construction, his expert opinion was sought when the tower was discovered to lean.’
     • ‘Sometimes, their expert opinion was sought in the raging debates of the times.’
     • ‘She also girds her advice with opinions from experts in the field.’
     • ‘Whose expert opinion did they seek for advice on this matter?’
     • ‘In addition, parents should be given advice on seeking a second opinion if they wish.’
     • ‘She sought a second opinion, and was told about lumpectomy, in which just the cancerous lump is excised, and she chose to have that procedure.’
     Synonyms

     declaration, contention, statement, claim, submission, postulation, averment, opinion, proclamation, announcement, pronouncement, assurance, attestation, affirmation, protestation, profession, swearing, insistence, avowal

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  4. 1.4Law A formal statement of reasons for a judgment given.
     ‘For all of these reasons, the plurality opinion is open to criticism.’
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     • ‘In his sentencing opinion, Judge Moore said that to sentence him as an adult would mean giving up on the juvenile justice system.’
     • ‘It might be refreshing, though, to have a Supreme Court Justice who writes opinions with critical comments directed at himself.’
     • ‘Whilst acknowledging the respect to which the opinion of Judge Milonas is entitled, I found this submission a surprising one.’
     • ‘The Justices filed a patchwork of different opinions and dissents.’
     Synonyms

     judgement, adjudication, adjudgement, decision, finding, ruling, resolution, pronouncement, decree, order, settlement, result, conclusion, opinion, prognosis, conviction, assumption, presumption

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  5. 1.5Law A lawyer's advice on the merits of a case.
     ‘How does that fit in with the liability of, say, a solicitor for giving advice, or a barrister for giving chambers opinions?’
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     • ‘What you are told here is that the matters were referred to the legal assistance referral scheme for merit opinions which were not favourable to the clients.’
     • ‘The Committee issues a consensus opinion though individual opinions on the merits may be added if members of the Committee so desire.’
     • ‘Coun Williams employed a legal team and has now received a written opinion from his barrister stating Doncaster Council must act.’
     • ‘Are you able to provide an opinion or counsel's opinion on the merits?’