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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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
That’s partly because the plot can veer into far-fetched territory, but also because we see the story unfold from two different viewpoints, muddling the truth.
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“And I think that these particular films are ones that really just stood out to us and come from such strong viewpoints. We haven’t necessarily seen them told in quite this way.”
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She has been given a mandate to bring in a wider range of viewpoints to the network.
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They also say it helps them understand other political viewpoints and serious situations without feeling attacked or frightened.
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