long view

noun

: an approach to a problem or situation that emphasizes long-range factors

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The Chiefs’ personnel department considers the long view, which is where assistant general manager Chris Shea factors in, working closely with Veach on long-term roster management. Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026 When others get lost in the moment, hold to the long view. Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026 Its long view of global internet connectivity offers insight into the Iranian regime’s developing sophistication in controlling information and shutting down the internet in the country. Alberto Dainotti, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026 The recent pullback has prompted a handful of analysts this week to reiterate their bullish, long views on the chipmaker. Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long view

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of long view was in 1912

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“Long view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20view. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Longview

geographical name

Long·​view ˈlȯŋ-ˌvyü How to pronounce Longview (audio)
1
city in northeastern Texas population 80,455

Note: Longview grew rapidly in the 1930s after the discovery of oil in the area.

2
city on the Columbia River in southwestern Washington population 36,648
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