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vantage point

American  

noun

  1. a position or place that affords a wide or advantageous perspective; viewpoint.

    to survey a valley from the vantage point of a high hill.
vantage point British  

noun

  1. a position or place that allows one a wide or favourable overall view of a scene or situation

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Etymology

Origin of vantage point

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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It’s too soon to tell from our vantage point, though opportunities across well-established software companies are likely emerging for those who can stomach the volatility,” Saglimbene wrote.

From Barron's

He said that from his vantage point from the top of the stairs, he saw a black-handled knife.

From BBC

From his vantage point, Jonah could see Gary standing by the mysterious spot on the rock wall outside.

From Literature

During that event, the planet's shadow took about 10 hours to cross the star's face, compared with roughly 13 hours for Earth crossing the Sun as seen from a distant vantage point.

From Science Daily

At the Olympics, they will essentially have that chance, from the greatest vantage point imaginable: inside the boards.

From The Wall Street Journal

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