Opinion: meaning, definitions and examples
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opinion
[ ษหpษชnjษn ]
expressing a personal belief
A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. Opinions can vary greatly among individuals and are subjective in nature. They can be influenced by personal experiences, emotions, and biases.
Synonyms
belief, judgment, perspective, view
Examples of usage
- My opinion is that chocolate is the best dessert.
- She asked for my opinion on the matter.
- I respect your opinion, even though I may not agree with it.
a formal statement by an expert
A formal statement by an expert on a professional matter. It is usually based on expertise, research, and factual information. Expert opinions are highly valued in fields such as law, medicine, and science.
Synonyms
assessment, evaluation, expertise, judgment
Examples of usage
- The doctor's opinion was that surgery was the best course of action.
- The legal expert provided his opinion on the case.
Translations
Translations of the word "opinion" in other languages:
๐ต๐น opiniรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคพเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Meinung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pendapat
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะผะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ opinia
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ่ฆ (ใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท opinion
๐ช๐ธ opiniรณn
๐น๐ท gรถrรผล
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฒฌ (์๊ฒฌ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุฃู
๐จ๐ฟ nรกzor
๐ธ๐ฐ nรกzor
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ง (yรฌjiร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ mnenje
๐ฎ๐ธ skoรฐun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษylษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ opiniรณn
Word origin
The word 'opinion' has its roots in the Latin word 'opinio,' meaning 'a thinking, belief, or judgment.' It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'opinion' has evolved to encompass personal beliefs as well as formal statements by experts. The concept of opinion has been central to philosophical debates about knowledge and truth.
See also: opine.