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

To any other women going through pregnancy loss or struggling to conceive, don't be afraid to ask questions, speak up or seek a second opinion. — Renia Goral, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

Solo shoppers take photos to send friends for a second opinion — the Oner shopper can take the perfect mirror selfie throughout the store. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

About a week after that procedure, Bickelhaupt received a second opinion from a different neurosurgeon, who said the bone flap was infected and should be removed. — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

The neurologist emphasized that patients should feel comfortable asking questions and getting a second opinion. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

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