viewpoint

[vyoo-point]

noun

1. a place affording a view of something; position of observation.

   to sketch a river from the viewpoint of a bluff.

2. an attitude of mind, or the circumstances of an individual that conduce to such an attitude.

   new marketing techniques seen from the consumer's viewpoint.

   Synonyms: angle, stance, position, perspective, standpoint

viewpoint

/ ˈvjuːˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. the mental attitude that determines a person's opinions or judgments; point of view

2. a place from which something can be viewed

Word History and Origins

Origin of viewpoint¹

First recorded in 1855–60; alteration of point of view, modeled on standpoint

Example Sentences

“The administration and its executive agencies are engaged in a concerted campaign to purge ‘woke,’ ‘left,’ and ‘socialist’ viewpoints from our country’s leading universities,” Lin wrote in her opinion.

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Changing this viewpoint was something that came to her with ease.

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There is no "right" decision, only alternative viewpoints based upon an interpretation of events.

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Universities, public “experts” and the media have forfeited their credibility by promoting ideological viewpoints disguised as research and reporting.

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"So from our viewpoint, not good defending, really."

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Related Words

• angle 
• aspect 
• attitude 
• direction 
• frame of reference 
• outlook 
• perspective 
• point of view 
• posture 
• slant 
• stance 
• standpoint 
• vantage point 
• view