viewpoint

[vyoo-point]

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noun

a place affording a view of something; position of observation: to sketch a river from the viewpoint of a bluff.

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.

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Origin of viewpoint

1855–60; alteration of point of view, modeled on standpoint

SYNONYMS FOR viewpoint

2. standpoint, perspective, position, stance, angle.

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Examples from the Web for viewpoints

And now those varieties of viewpoints could diminish further.
The Movement to Boycott the American Studies Association for Boycotting Israel|David Freedlander|February 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He listened to a dozen viewpoints and tried to come up with something that made everyone happy.
The Scared President|Michael Tomasky|September 18, 2011|DAILY BEAST
And therein lies the main criticism of the Giving Pledge movement—that it validates and supports the viewpoints of its donors.
Where the Billions Will Go|Tom Watson|August 6, 2010|DAILY BEAST
“We respect each other's viewpoints,” Travis Korson, a George Washington University student, said.
Young Republicans Clash|Benjamin Sarlin|February 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST

The president usually comes across as earnest, measured and considerate of all viewpoints—even if he's really not.
The Inescapable President|Eric Dezenhall|September 18, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The viewpoints they had brought to the meeting now closed their minds to the meanings he was trying to open to them.
Herein is Love|Reuel L. Howe
These three viewpoints are inseparably connected with his career.
Franz Liszt|James Huneker
Coffee is as satisfactory from these viewpoints as any other food product.
All About Coffee|William H. Ukers
I have their viewpoints now, and know what motives animate them.
Carmen Ariza|Charles Francis Stocking
She felt that she could work better and safer by getting the viewpoints of others and not showing her cards.
Polly's Southern Cruise|Lillian Elizabeth Roy

British Dictionary definitions for viewpoints

viewpoint

noun

the mental attitude that determines a person's opinions or judgments; point of view

a place from which something can be viewed

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Word Origin and History for viewpoints

viewpoint

1856, of mental positions; 1858 in a physical sense, from view + point (n.).

viewpoint

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