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 the point of view of the famous, some stars feel particularly impassioned about certain issues. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025 They are spot on from a quality and technology point of view. Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025 Mendes is making four separate movies, one from each Beatles member’s point of view. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 Coach Rico Blasi currently wants nothing to do with a wider point of view. Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

point of view

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