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vantage point

noun

Definition of vantage point

: a position or standpoint from which something is viewed or considered; especially : point of view

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Examples of vantage point in a Sentence

You can see the whole valley from this vantage point.
From our vantage point in the 21st century, it is difficult to imagine life without computers.

First Known Use of vantage point

1847

VANTAGE POINT Defined for English Language Learners

vantage point

noun

Definition of vantage point for English Language Learners

: a position from which something is viewed or considered

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