point of view

noun phrase

: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : standpoint

Examples of point of view in a Sentence

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Told entirely from the dog’s point of view, the 72-minute horror film stars Leonberg’s Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Indy. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 23 Aug. 2025 The project is told from the point of view of John Nash, the general manager of the New Jersey Nets, and incoming Nets coach John Calipari, who really wanted Bryant. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025 From the body’s point of view, sleep is a state of vulnerability and surrender. Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 The best, most effective policies will undoubtedly blend a wide range of ideas drawn from many points of view. Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for point of view

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of point of view was in 1793

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“Point of view.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20of%20view. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

point of view

: a way of looking at or thinking about something : standpoint
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