English to English noun
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a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | Example:
• my opinion differs from yours • I am not of your persuasion • what are your thoughts on Haiti?
source: wordnet30
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a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof | Example:
• his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page
source: wordnet30
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a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people | Example:
• he asked for a poll of public opinion
source: wordnet30
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the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision | Example:
• opinions are usually written by a single judge
source: wordnet30
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the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) | source: wordnet30
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a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | Example:
• his impression of her was favorable • what are your feelings about the crisis? • it strengthened my belief in his sincerity • I had a feeling that she was lying
source: wordnet30
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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 knowledge or action. | source: webster1913 verb source: webster1913
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