Thesaurus: opinion
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.
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Definitions
- n. 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.
- n. The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.
- n. Favorable estimation; hence, consideration; reputation; fame; public sentiment or esteem.
- n. Obstinacy in holding to one's belief or impression; opiniativeness; conceitedness.
- n. The formal decision, or expression of views, of a judge, an umpire, a counselor, or other party officially called upon to consider and decide upon a matter or point submitted.
- v. t. To opine.
- n. a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
- n. 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
- n. a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people
- n. the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
- n. the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
- n. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed