əˈpɪnjən n. 1 a
belief or assessment based on grounds
short of
proof. 2 a
view held as
probable. 3 (often foll. by on)
what one thinks
about a
particular topic or
question (my opinion on capital punishment). 4 a a
formal statement of
professional advice (will
get a second opinion). b
Law a formal statement of reasons
for a
judgement given. 5 an
estimation (had a low opinion of it). øbe of
the opinion
that believe or
maintain that. in one's opinion
according to one's view or belief. a
matter of opinion a
disputable point. opinion poll = GALLUP POLL.
public opinion views
generally prevalent,
esp. on
moral questions. [ME f. OF f. L opinio -onis (as OPINE)]