point of view

American  

[point uhv vyoo] / ˈpɔɪnt əv ˈvyu /

noun

1. a specified or stated manner of consideration or appraisal; standpoint: POV

   from the point of view of a doctor.

2. an opinion, attitude, or judgment: POV

   He refuses to change his point of view in the matter.

3. the position of the narrator in relation to the story, as indicated by the narrator's outlook from which the events are depicted and by the attitude toward the characters. POV

4. Movies. a method of shooting a scene or film that expresses the attitude of the director or writer toward the material or of a character in a scene. POV

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point of view British  

noun

1. a position from which someone or something is observed

2. a mental viewpoint or attitude

3. the mental position from which a story is observed or narrated

   the omniscient point of view

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point of view Idioms  

1. An attitude or standpoint, how one sees or thinks of something. For example, From the manufacturer's point of view, the critical issue is cost. This expression, originally alluding to one's vantage point in seeing a building or painting or other object, dates from the early 1700s.

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Etymology

Origin of point of view

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

The first presents the father’s side of the tumultuous relationship; the second offers the son’s point of view.

From Los Angeles Times

But I just want to note that, from a separation of powers point of view, it’s very interesting to see federal judges seeming to distrust official accounts of events from the executive branch.

From Salon

Weiss is also an anomaly as she comes to the job with an established point of view.

From Los Angeles Times

The altercation that led to Pretti's shooting was recorded from many points of view and federal and state officials have given conflicting accounts.

From BBC

A well-known story needs a fresh point of view.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• angle
• attitude
• opinion
• orientation
• outlook
• perspective
• position
• standpoint