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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After a few weeks, the family decided to visit a different emergency room for a second opinion. —

Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024 Initial MRIs revealed structural damage, and a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday confirmed the need for surgery. —

Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024 O’Connell will go for a second opinion, the person said. —

Mark Anderson, The Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2024 If there’s disagreement or concern about the accuracy or fairness of the adjuster’s report from the insurance company, property owners can consider hiring a public adjuster for a second opinion. —

Mae Anderson, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for second opinion

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