viewpoint

[ vyoo-point ]

noun

1. a place affording a view of something; position of observation:

   to sketch a river from the viewpoint of a bluff.

2. an attitude of mind, or the circumstances of an individual that conduce to such an attitude:

   new marketing techniques seen from the consumer's viewpoint.

   Synonyms: angle, stance, position, perspective, standpoint

viewpoint

/ ˈvjuːˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. the mental attitude that determines a person's opinions or judgments; point of view
2. a place from which something can be viewed

Word History and Origins

Origin of viewpoint¹

First recorded in 1855–60; alteration of point of view, modeled on standpoint

Example Sentences

Viewpoint 80, Hueneme 30: Luke Jacobs had 20 points for Viewpoint.

From Los Angeles Times

Viewpoint 67, Moorpark 49: Aeneas Grullon had 19 points and Wesley Waddles added 15 points and 10 rebounds for Viewpoint.

From Los Angeles Times

However, Amlung emphasized that the science supporting the viewpoint that cannabis improves sleep or reduces anxiety is inconsistent.

From Science Daily

This all depends on the viewpoint of FTC Chair Lina Khan, who is reportedly more anti-business than many Democratic Party donors are comfortable with.

From Slate

Orbital contemplates the world from a different viewpoint as it follows a team of astronauts in the International Space Station.

From BBC

Related Words

• angle
• aspect
• attitude
• direction
• frame of reference
• outlook
• perspective
• point of view
• posture
• slant
• stance
• standpoint
• vantage point
• view