long view

noun

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

Examples of long view in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All things considered … Taking into account all aspects of the pandemic — excess deaths, economic health and children’s education — the long view suggests that while not ideal, the Swedish strategy was superior. Cory Franklin, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024 Taking into account all aspects of the pandemic — excess deaths, economic health and children’s education — the long view suggests that while not ideal, the Swedish strategy was superior. Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for long view 

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Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 May. 2024.

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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