Viewpoint - English meaning

noun

The space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.

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In any triangle, the longest side is opposite the largest angle

verb

Direct or incline at an angle.

Usage examples:

He angled his chair so that he could watch her

noun

A fish hook.

Usage examples:

You will be pleased too, if you find a trout at one of our angles

noun

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something.

Usage examples:

He was questioned on his attitude to south africa

noun

The way you feel about something or someone, or a particular feeling or opinion

Usage examples:

[ u ] start each day with a positive attitude., [ c ] people’s attitudes toward family are set very…

noun

A feeling or opinion about something, especially when this shows in your behaviour

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Attitude towards sb/sth we need team players with a positive attitude towards work., what is your e…

noun

An acceptance that something exists or is true, especially one without proof.

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His belief in extraterrestrial life

noun

The feeling of being certain that something exists or is true

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[ c ] philosophical beliefs, [ c ] he made no secret of his belief that she was guilty., [ u ] i ha…

noun

Something that you believe

Usage examples:

All religious and political beliefs should be respected equally., [ + that ] it is my (firm) belief…

noun

A set of ideas or facts that a person accepts and that influences the person’s behavior, opinions, or decisions

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The report provided a common frame of reference for discussing public policy.

noun

The action of explaining the meaning of something.

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The interpretation of data

noun

An explanation or opinion of what something means

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[ c ] we had different interpretations of the survey results., [ c ] masur’s interpretation of the …

noun

A particular way of performing a piece of music, a part in a play, etc.

Usage examples:

Her interpretation of juliet was one of the best performances i have ever seen.

noun

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

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An error of judgement

noun

→  judgment

noun

A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

Usage examples:

That, in my opinion, is right

noun

The ideas that a person or a group of people have about something or someone, which are based mainly on their feelings and beliefs, or a single idea of this type

Usage examples:

[ c ] when you're a teenager you've got strong opinions on/about everything., [ c ] mcguinness was …

noun

A thought or belief about something or someone

Usage examples:

An opinion on sth what's your opinion on britain joining the euro?, have/hold an opinion she has st…

noun

A person's point of view or general attitude to life.

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He had a practical outlook on life

noun

The likely future situation

Usage examples:

The economic outlook is good., he has a positive outlook on life.

noun

The way a particular situation is expected to develop in the future, for example, whether it will get better or worse

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If the inflationary outlook continues to get worse, the central bank will not hesitate to act., the…

noun

The art of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other.

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The theory and practice of perspective

A way of regarding situations or topics

noun

A particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experience and personality

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[ c ] he brings a new perspective to the job., [ c ] from a social perspective, i am very much a li…

noun

A person’s opinion or particular way of thinking about something

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We’re interested in hearing all points of view.

noun

A way of considering something

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From a point of view from a purely practical point of view, his suggestion was unworkable., always …

noun

A place where someone or something is located or has been put.

Usage examples:

The distress call had given the ship's position

verb

Put or arrange (someone or something) in a particular place or way.

Usage examples:

He pulled out a chair and positioned it between them

noun

The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.

Usage examples:

I got out of the car in an alert posture

verb

Behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead.

Usage examples:

A billionaire posturing as a hero of the working class

noun

An institution for educating children.

Usage examples:

Ryder's children did not go to school at all

verb

Send to school; educate.

Usage examples:

Taverier was born in paris and schooled in lyon

adjective

(of a xhosa) educated and westernized.

Usage examples:

Economic considerations persuaded many xhosa not to become school by opting for a western lifestyle

verb

Slope or lean in a particular direction; diverge or cause to diverge from the vertical or horizontal.

Usage examples:

A ploughed field slanted up to the skyline

noun

A sloping position.

Usage examples:

The hedge grew at a slant

adjective

Sloping.

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Slant pockets

noun

The way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in cricket, golf, and other sports); a person's posture.

Usage examples:

She altered her stance, resting all her weight on one leg

verb

Have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet.

Usage examples:

Lionel stood in the doorway

noun

An attitude towards a particular issue; a position taken in an argument.

Usage examples:

The party's tough stand on immigration

verb

Be standing; be upright

noun

An attitude to a particular issue.

Usage examples:

She writes on religion from the standpoint of a believer

noun

A set of beliefs and ideas from which opinions and decisions are formed

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He looks at things from a technological standpoint., from a fundraising standpoint, he’s been very …

noun

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Usage examples:

Maggie had a sudden thought

verb

Past and past participle of think.

verb

Have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.

Usage examples:

She thought that nothing would be the same again

noun

The ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place.

Usage examples:

The end of the tunnel came into view

verb

Look at or inspect.

Usage examples:

The public can view the famous hall with its unique staircase

noun

What you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place

Usage examples:

[ u ] she turned a corner and disappeared from view., [ c ] our room had spectacular views of the m…

idiom

In a particular person's opinion

Usage examples:

To my way of thinking, the plan should never have been approved.