professional opinion
noun phraseUK /prəˈfɛʃənəl əˈpɪnjən/
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl əˈpɪnjən/
A belief or judgment that a trained expert gives about something.
The doctor gave her professional opinion about the best way to stay healthy.
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2. A formal statement from a lawyer about a legal question.
The lawyer shared her professional opinion on the contract.
3. A doctor's written or spoken judgment about a patient's health.
The surgeon's professional opinion was that surgery was not needed.
4. An accountant's official view on a company's financial records.
The auditor gave a professional opinion on the yearly report.