in view

1. Under consideration, as in Let's keep this suggestion in view while we talk about the project . [Mid-1600s]

2. As an end or goal one aims at. For example, With the coming election in view, we should present a united front on the issues . [Early 1700s] Also see in view of .

3. Also, within view . Visible, in sight, as in The end of the project is in view , or The mountains are just within view . [Mid-1500s]

Example Sentences

The end-in-view upon which judgment of action settles down is simply the adequate or complete means to the doing of something.

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Our problem now concerns the nature of ends, that is ends-in-view or aims.

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The habit is propulsive and moves anyway toward some end, or result, whether it is projected as an end-in-view or not.

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In a strict sense an end-in-view is a means in present action; present action is not a means to a remote end.

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