divergence of opinion
collocation in Englishmeaningsofdivergenceandopinion
These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withopinionordivergence.
divergence
noun[C or U]
uk/ˌdaɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/us/dɪˈvɝː.dʒəns/
the situation in which two things ...
See more atdivergence
opinion
noun
uk/əˈpɪn.jən/us/əˈpɪn.jən/
a thought or belief about something ...
See more atopinion
(Definition ofdivergenceandopinionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofdivergence of opinion
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Divergenceofopinionmay be expressed among their members.
From theCambridge English Corpus
There is a largedivergenceofopinionabout if and to what extent this sort of activity can be legislated.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Consultation impliesdivergenceofopinion, and decision implies that those divergencies have been sunk in a common agreement.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There is no lessdivergenceofopinionabout the ways and means of improving the efficiency and prosperity of agriculture.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
This is a matter upon which there is a directdivergenceofopinionbetween the employers' organisation and the trade union concerned.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There is also room, therefore, for a considerabledivergenceofopinion.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There is a substantialdivergenceofopinionwhether the basic rate should be increased.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Suppose there is a completedivergenceofopinion.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There is nodivergenceofopinionas to the desirability, nay the necessity, of that course.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There seems to be completedivergenceofopinionon a point of fact.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There was a curiousdivergenceofopinionbetween all those who spoke on this subject.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Thedivergenceofopinionsuggests that possibly we are on the right lines.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There is a greatdivergenceofopinionwith regard to thoroughbred stallions, and we should have liked to have the scheme put before us.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I think that thedivergenceofopinionon that point today is getting closer and closer.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I accept that on this issue there is bound to be a widedivergenceofopinion.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
While there is general agreement as to the end to be attained, there is profounddivergenceofopinionas to method.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
It was clear that throughout the judiciary there is a widedivergenceofopinionas to how seriously these offences are to be taken.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
These indicate a widedivergenceofopinionon this subject.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There is a sharpdivergenceofopinionabout what the future demand on the coal industry will be.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There is, however, adivergenceofopinionwhen it comes to the way in which fraud cases, for example, should be tried.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofdivergence
Go to the definition ofopinion
See other collocations withopinion
See other collocations withdivergence