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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The story unfolds from the visual point of view of the unseen, ghostly presence haunting this family’s new house, for reasons revealed in time. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025 What was the most challenging scene to shoot, from the practical effects point of view? Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025 In theaters now showtimes Presence The first of two Steven Soderbergh pictures out this year is a psychological thriller filmed from the point of view of the titular presence haunting a suburban family led by Lucy Liu and Chris Sullivan. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 25 Jan. 2025 But Soderbergh puts his own twist on the haunting, choosing to tell the story from the point of view of the ghost. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 24 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

point of view

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