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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Recent episodes of Aaron Hernandez have excelled by stepping outside Aaron’s point of view, but this finale immerses us back in his state of mind, forcing us to experience his harrowing final days and really understand what his paranoia and insecurity felt like. Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024 So, from a markets point of view, what is the worst possible outcome of election day in the U.S.? Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 From the Yankees’ point of view, Aaron Judge went from hero to superhero to bum all within five innings. Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024 Certainty involves a certain rigidity or adherence to a point of view. Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

point of view

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