difference of opinion vs Difference in opinion

Both 'difference of opinion' and 'difference in opinion' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning.

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difference of opinion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a disagreement or contrasting views between people on a particular matter.

Examples:

There seems to be a difference of opinion among the team members regarding the new project.
The family had a difference of opinion on where to go for vacation.

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The meaning of A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION is lack of agreement. How to use a difference of opinion in a sentence.
Difference of opinion definition: If there is a difference of opinion between two or more people or groups, they disagree... | Meaning, pronunciation ...
difference of opinion Add to list Share. Definitions of difference of opinion. noun. a disagreement or argument about something important.
"I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." - Thomas Jefferson to William ...
Jan 26, 2018 ... Relatives and friends of Sahin Elitas, a civilian who was killed in a rocket attack. Op-Ed. A difference of opinion? Fissures in US-Turkish ...
Define difference of opinion. difference of opinion synonyms, difference of opinion pronunciation, difference of opinion translation, English dictionary ...
The difference of opinion between patient and orthopedic surgeon. Foot Ankle Surg. 2014 Dec;20(4):241-7. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2014.05.008. Epub 2014 Jun 9.

Alternatives:

disagreement of opinion
variance of opinion
divergence of opinion
conflict of opinion
contrast of opinion

Difference in opinion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate a disagreement or contrasting views between people on a particular matter.

Examples:

There is a difference in opinion between the experts on the best approach to solving the issue.
The students expressed a difference in opinion about the school's new policy.

Alternatives:

disagreement in opinion
variance in opinion
divergence in opinion
conflict in opinion
contrast in opinion

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