point of view

noun phrase

: a position or perspective from which something is considered or evaluated : standpoint

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But those with a clear point of view and a mature information architecture will find new ways to differentiate, grow and lead. Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 This prompted Brittney to also post a video from her own point of view. Ashley Vega, People.com, 12 June 2025 Given the story’s point of view—street kids like Salva and his friend Belén—the team aimed for a more spontaneous sound. Kambole Campbell, Variety, 12 June 2025 Though these same students loved to write first-person narratives in the second-person point of view. Hazlitt, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for point of view

Word History

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Jun. 2025.

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point of view

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