outlook

American  

[out-look] / ˈaʊtˌlʊk /

noun

1. the view or prospect from a particular place.

   Synonyms:

   scene

2. mental attitude or view; point of view.

   one's outlook on life.

   Synonyms:

   approach, position, viewpoint, attitude

3. prospect of the future.

   the political outlook.

   Synonyms:

   scene

4. the place from which an observer looks out; lookout.

5. the act or state of looking out.

6. a watch kept; vigilance; lookout.

   a careful outlook to prevent forest fires.

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outlook British  

/ ˈaʊtˌlʊk /

noun

1. a mental attitude or point of view

2. the probable or expected condition or outcome of something

   the weather outlook

3. the view from a place

4. view or prospect

5. the act or state of looking out

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Etymology

Origin of outlook

First recorded in 1660–70; out- + look

Example Sentences

The data tallies with a mildly improved outlook of private-sector employment from S&P Global’s purchasing manufacturers’ eurozone survey, published earlier this week.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are increasingly cautious on the short to mid-term outlook until delivery consistency improves,” analyst Ross Bennett says.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. natural gas futures rebounded from five straight sessions of losses as weather models added some cold into the outlook for the second half of January.

From The Wall Street Journal

In its latest report on regional economic conditions, the Federal Reserve said a lower price outlook would “keep a lid” on oil-and-gas-related capital investment in Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Japanese stocks were lower in early trade amid diplomatic tensions between China and Japan, raising uncertainty over Japan’s economic outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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