point of view

noun phrase

Synonyms of point of viewnext
: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : standpoint

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Attendees going to the Broward Center can access informational videos or a slideshow, spelling out each stage of the theater-going process in a first-person point of view to help people with special needs understand social cues and expectations. Alyssa Ramos, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026 As a result, most new moons pass slightly above or below the sun from our point of view, and most full moons pass above or below Earth's shadow. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026 At Calvin Klein, that’s been historically a space for a concise, and essential, point of view on dressing. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026 To promote new points of view and enhance member involvement, the new amendment states that governors may serve on their BECs for a maximum of six years after the completion of their governor service, whether consecutively or not. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026 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 16 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

point of view

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