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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It can hire faculty, often with the explicit aim of diversifying political and intellectual viewpoints, set curriculum and offer classes.
This, of course, can be skewed by different viewpoints and historical lessons learned.
From Barron's
This, of course, can be skewed by different viewpoints and historical lessons learned.
From Barron's
For the first time Jonah actually kind of understood that viewpoint.
From Literature
“The district’s response is not based on the viewpoint, theme or content of a student’s expression,” Stephens said.
From Los Angeles Times
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