point of view

noun phrase

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

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Former Trustee Edward Lopez remembered Pendleton as polished, exceedingly smart and always thoughtful of other people’s points of view. Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025 Ben Leonberg's innovative thriller unfurls a supernatural narrative from a canine point of view, and Indy the dog stars as the loyal best friend who becomes concerned about his owner when dark forces seem to be taking hold of him in their new rural home. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025 What’s particularly interesting from a physical point of view is how our Universe is evolving. Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025 Elsewhere, though, everything is going off the rails — or, from Cipher’s point of view, going to plan. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

point of view

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