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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Viewpoint This article generally aligns with a Center Left point of view. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025 The legendary player explained his point of view in his usual manner, drawing on his extensive experience. Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025 At greatest western elongation, these planets are far enough from the glare of the sun from our point of view, so they can be seen clearly before sunrise. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 Choi deftly navigates between Lu and Yaya’s points of view as the day drags on and the situation becomes increasingly dire. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 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 3 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

point of view

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