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opinion

(/@/'p/I/n/j//@/n )

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty(noun.cognition)

Example:
My opinion differs from yours.

Synonym:
persuasion, sentiment, thought, view

source: wordnet30
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(noun.communication)

Example:
His opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page.

Synonym:
view

source: wordnet30
a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people(noun.cognition)

Example:
He asked for a poll of public opinion.

Synonym:
popular opinion, public opinion, vox populi

source: wordnet30
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision(noun.communication)

Example:
Opinions are usually written by a single judge.

Synonym:
judgement, judgment, legal opinion

source: wordnet30
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)(noun.act)

Synonym:
ruling

source: wordnet30
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
belief, feeling, impression, notion

source: wordnet30
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.(noun)

source: webster1913

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