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o·pin·ion / əˈpinyən/ • n. a 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 that, in my opinion, is dead right. ∎ the beliefs or views of a large number or majority of people about a particular thing: the changing climate of opinion. ∎ (opinion of) an estimation of the quality or worth of someone or something: I had a higher opinion of myself than I deserved. ∎ a formal statement of advice by an expert on a professional matter: seeking a second opinion from a specialist. ∎ Law a formal statement of reasons for a judgment given. ∎ Law a lawyer's advice on the merits of a case. PHRASES: be of the opinion that believe or maintain that: economists are of the opinion that the economy could contract. a matter of opinion something not capable of being proven either way. |
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"opinion." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "opinion." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-opinion.html "opinion." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-opinion.html |
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opinion what one thinks, belief XIII; estimate, estimation XIV. — (O)F. — L. opīniō, -ōn-, f. stem of opīnārī think, believe (whence opine XVI).
Hence opinionated XVII. f. †opinionate (XVI). opinionative XVI. |
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T. F. HOAD. "opinion." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "opinion." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-opinion.html T. F. HOAD. "opinion." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-opinion.html |
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300. OpinionSee also 216. IDEAS .
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"Opinion." -Ologies and -Isms. 1986. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Opinion." -Ologies and -Isms. 1986. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505200311.html "Opinion." -Ologies and -Isms. 1986. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2505200311.html |
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"opinion." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 29 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "opinion." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 29, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-opinion.html "opinion." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 29, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-opinion.html |
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