viewpoint
Americannoun
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a place affording a view of something; position of observation.
to sketch a river from the viewpoint of a bluff.
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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
noun
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the mental attitude that determines a person's opinions or judgments; point of view
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a place from which something can be viewed
Etymology
Origin of viewpoint
First recorded in 1855–60; alteration of point of view, modeled on standpoint
Example Sentences
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"Looking at intelligence gathering from a James Bond viewpoint is not relevant, the job is analysing risk and working out how to counteract it," he tells me.
From BBC
Their responses can subtly highlight certain viewpoints while minimizing others, often without users realizing it.
From Salon
Actions targeting universities and educational institutions reflected concerns about institutional accountability, merit-based standards, and viewpoint diversity in academia.
From Los Angeles Times
You may think that if you present facts and data to support your viewpoint, you can convince the smartest person that you are right and they are wrong.
The Western Placer Unified School District said it legally is required to respect students’ rights to form and participate in student-led clubs regardless of their viewpoint.
From Los Angeles Times
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