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.
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The chiropractor then brought in another chiropractor for a second opinion.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Scott was allowed to seek a second opinion from an in-state clinic.
—Hannah Rappleye, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
The public adjuster's second opinion may help when negotiating with the insurance company, Bach added.
—Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Todibo travelled to France shortly afterwards to get a second opinion from his private doctor of eight years.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Scott was allowed to seek a second opinion from an in-state clinic.
—Hannah Rappleye, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
The public adjuster's second opinion may help when negotiating with the insurance company, Bach added.
—Alexis Christoforous, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2025
Todibo travelled to France shortly afterwards to get a second opinion from his private doctor of eight years.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Second opinion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20opinion. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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