Meaning & use
opinion
A personal view, belief, or judgment about something that is not necessarily based on fact.
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In my opinion, the new policy will do more harm than good.
The committee asked several experts for their opinion before making a final decision.
A note on using this word
An opinion reflects personal judgment and can reasonably be disputed, unlike a fact, which can be objectively verified as true or false.
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