opinion

opinion
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 one's own mind; judgment
2. an evaluation, impression, or estimation of the quality or worth of a person or thing
3. the formal judgment of an expert on a matter in which advice is sought
4. Law the formal statement by a judge, court referee, etc. of the law bearing on a case
SYN.- OPINION applies to a conclusion or judgment which, while it remains open to dispute, seems true or probable to one's own mind [it's my opinion that he'll agree ]; BELIEF refers to the mental acceptance of an idea or conclusion, often a doctrine or dogma proposed to one for acceptance [religious beliefs]; a VIEW is an opinion affected by one's personal manner of looking at things [she gave us her views on life ]; a CONVICTION is a strong belief about whose truth one has no doubts [I have a conviction of your innocence ]; SENTIMENT refers to an opinion that is the result of deliberation but is colored with emotion; PERSUASION refers to a strong belief that is unshakable because one wishes to believe in its truth

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