opinion

Definition

A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.

Etymology

From English opine + -ion, from Middle English opinion, opinioun, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French opinion, from Latin opīniō, from opīnor (“to opine”). Displaced native Old English wēna.

Example Sentences

• "I would like to know your opinions on the new filing system."
• "In my opinion, white chocolate is better than milk chocolate."
• "Every man is a fool in some man's opinion."

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