Opinion: meaning, definitions and examples

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opinion

 

[ ษ™หˆpษชnjษ™n ]

Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น opiniรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Meinung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendapat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะผะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opinia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„่ฆ‹ (ใ„ใ‘ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท opinion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ opiniรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถrรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๊ฒฌ (์˜๊ฒฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฃูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกzor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกzor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„่ง (yรฌjiร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mnenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skoรฐun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั–ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒแƒ–แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™ylษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ opiniรณn

Etymology

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.

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