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Meanings of opinion in English

Portuguese
opinião
Catalan
apreciació
Spanish
opinión

A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty.

        opinião
        Portuguese
        impressão
        Catalan
        impressió
        Spanish
        impresión

        A vague idea in which some confidence is placed.

              impressão
              Portuguese
              opinião
              Catalan
              opinió pública

              A belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people.

                    opinião
                    Portuguese
                    juízo
                    Catalan
                    sentència
                    Spanish
                    sentencia

                    The legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision.

                          juízo
                          Usage of opinion in English
                          1
                          Today many parties use these policies to mobilise public opinion and support.
                          The South African
                          2
                          Recent opinion polls have shown public opinion is split on the issue.
                          Reuters
                          3
                          In all three cases, public opinion polling pointed to the opposite result.
                          News.com.au
                          4
                          This year, the biggest changes in public opinion concern the welfare state.
                          The Guardian
                          5
                          IPAs, in my opinion, have gone way too far in recent years.
                          News.com.au
                          6
                          Public opinion polls on the EU referendum question give a confused picture.
                          Reuters
                          7
                          He said the Government would present a scientific opinion to the contrary.
                          Radio NZ
                          8
                          And those who seek to follow public opinion often suffer severe consequences.
                          The Irish Times
                          9
                          But as we met different musicians from different countries, his opinion changed.
                          The Guardian
                          10
                          We believe that informed comment and opinion is important in any democracy.
                          The Irish Times
                          11
                          The best way to produce it is simply a matter of opinion.
                          The Meaning of Witchcraft
                          12
                          Public opinion would regard this as a step in the right direction.
                          The South African
                          13
                          Mr Little said opinion polling shows there is public support for change.
                          Radio NZ
                          14
                          They're opinion police who wish to limit dissenting thought and free discourse.
                          Ebony
                          15
                          If you're veering towards the latter situation, then seek a second opinion!
                          The South African
                          16
                          But public opinion remains divided with some saying they need more time.
                          Radio NZ
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