OPINION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

Example: my opinion differs from yours; I am not of your persuasion; what are your thoughts on Haiti?

Categories: Belief

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

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

Example: his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page

Categories: Message, Content, Subject matter, Substance

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision

Example: opinions are usually written by a single judge

Categories: Legal document, Legal instrument, Official document, Instrument

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)

Categories: Judgment, Judgement, Judicial decision