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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Noah said he and his family want more politicians to understand their viewpoint.
From BBC
A pyramid-shaped viewpoint on Loch Lomond that was hailed for its "sustainable timber" has been removed because the wood rotted away.
From BBC
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
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