opinion

opinion
o|pin|ion [ ə`pınjən ] noun count ***
the attitude you have toward something, especially your thoughts about how good it is:
opinion of: What is your opinion of her latest novel?
opinion on: His opinions on genetic testing are well known.
have a good/high/low etc. opinion of: He seems to have a low opinion of women.
give/express an opinion: The students were not given the chance to express an opinion.
form an opinion: She seems to have formed a good opinion of him.
share/be of the same opinion: My wife and I share the same opinion on smoking.
a difference of opinion: Despite our many differences of opinion, we remained good friends.
be of the opinion that: The doctor was of the opinion that surgery was unnecessary.
a. uncount the attitudes and thoughts of a group of people:
public/popular opinion: Public opinion has turned against Senator McCormac in recent months.
informed/expert opinion: We rely on expert opinion when deciding about technical matters.
in someone's opinion
used for saying what someone believes:
People don't get enough exercise, in my opinion.
The prisoner was released, which in the court's opinion was wrong.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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  • opinion — [ ɔpinjɔ̃ ] n. f. • v. 1190; lat. opinio, de opinari → opiner I ♦ 1 ♦ Manière de penser, de juger; attitude de l esprit qui tient pour vraie une assertion; assertion que l esprit accepte ou rejette (généralement en admettant une possibilité d… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • opinion — et advis, Sententia. Opinion et jugement, Opinio. L opinion et sentence d aucun qui n est pas parfaite, et laisse beaucoup de choses qu il debvoit dire, Curta sententia. L opinion des fols est estimée du populaire, Valet in vulgus insipientium… …   Thresor de la langue françoyse

  • opinion — opin·ion /ə pin yən/ n 1 a: a belief stronger than impression and less strong than positive knowledge b: a formal expression of a judgment or appraisal by an expert see also opinion testimony at testimony compare …   Law dictionary

  • opinion — UK US /əˈpɪnjən/ noun ► [C] a thought or belief about something or someone: an opinion on sth »What s your opinion on Britain joining the Euro? have/hold an opinion »She has strong opinions on how people should dress for work. express/give your… …   Financial and business terms

  • opinion — Opinion. s. f. Avis de celuy qui opine sur quelque affaire mise en deliberation. Prendre les opinions. aller aux opinions. les Juges sont aux opinions. il y avoit trois opinions. il a esté de l opinion d un tel. il appuya son opinion de plusieurs …   Dictionnaire de l'Académie française

  • Opinion — «Opinion» Canción de Nirvana Box set With the Lights Out Publicación noviembre de 2004 …   Wikipedia Español

  • opinion — opinion, view, belief, conviction, persuasion, sentiment are comparable when they mean a more or less clearly formulated idea or judgment which one holds as true or valid. An opinion is a more or less carefully thought out conclusion concerning… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • Opinion — O*pin ion, n. [F., from L. opinio. See {Opine}.] 1. That which is opined; a notion or conviction founded on probable evidence; belief stronger than impression, less strong than positive knowledge; settled judgment in regard to any point of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • opinión — sustantivo femenino 1. Idea o concepto particular que se tiene sobre una persona o sobre una cosa: Mi opinión es que no debemos hacerle caso. He escuchado varias opiniones sobre el tema. 2. (no contable) Uso/registro: restringido. Fama o… …   Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española

  • opinion — [ə pin′yən, ōpin′yən] n. [ME opinioun < OFr < L opinio < opinari, to think, akin to optare, to select, desire: see OPTION] 1. a belief not based on absolute certainty or positive knowledge but on what seems true, valid, or probable to… …   English World dictionary

  • opinion — (n.) c.1300, from O.Fr. opinion (12c.), from L. opinionem (nom. opinio) opinion, conjecture, what one thinks, from stem of opinari think, judge, suppose, opine, from PIE *op to choose (see OPTION (Cf. option)). Where there is much desire to learn …   Etymology dictionary

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