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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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From a chef's point of view, come on. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025 And not just from an actor's point of view, but everybody brings their best game. Senior Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025 My brother seems unwilling to understand my point of view. Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025 From Balatbat’s point of view, circularity is the key change that would yield the most impact in the industry. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for point of view

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

point of view

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