second opinion

noun

: advice from a second expert (such as a doctor) to make sure advice from the first such expert is correct

My doctor says I need surgery, but I'm going to get a second opinion.

Examples of second opinion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An executive who deliberately introduces friction, contradiction and unflattering input has built something closer to a second opinion. — Samuel Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The 95-year-old actor said a doctor initially dismissed a lump before a second opinion led to a shocking Stage 4 malignant melanoma diagnosis. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

When facing a major repair, especially one involving expensive components such as the compressor or evaporator coil, obtaining a second opinion can be worth the effort. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026

However, after receiving a second opinion, the team and Brazzell’s representatives decided surgery was the best option for his long-term health, the source said. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for second opinion

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