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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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Opinion through the time
Opinion across language varieties
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Common
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Common
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Common
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