outlook
Americannoun
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the view or prospect from a particular place.
- Synonyms:
- scene
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mental attitude or view; point of view.
one's outlook on life.
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prospect of the future.
the political outlook.
- Synonyms:
- scene
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the place from which an observer looks out; lookout.
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the act or state of looking out.
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a watch kept; vigilance; lookout.
a careful outlook to prevent forest fires.
noun
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a mental attitude or point of view
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the probable or expected condition or outcome of something
the weather outlook
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the view from a place
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view or prospect
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the act or state of looking out
Etymology
Origin of outlook
Example Sentences
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“The sales outlook remains cloudy due to limited green shoots in most discretionary categories,” he wrote in a research note.
From Barron's
This outlook is even quite common among nationalist supporters.
From BBC
The text did not mention the outbreak of the Iran conflict, instead citing "a steady global economic outlook and current healthy market fundamentals" as their reasons for the increase.
From Barron's
You can stay up to date with our monthly outlook and daily forecasts on the BBC Weather website or on our app.
From BBC
Prices have soared, so a positive outlook for defense spending is already reflected in the jump in stocks.
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