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| view [ vyoo ] |
noun (plural views) |
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1. range of vision: the range or extent of somebody's ability to see something
  As we rounded the bend the mountains came into view.
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2. scene: a scene or an area that can be seen, especially one that is pleasing or impressive
We have a wonderful view of the ocean from our porch.
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3. opinion: somebody's opinion or judgment on something or particular way of interpreting or thinking about something
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often used in the plural
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His superiors took the view that he had made an error.
a person with strong political views
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4. act of looking at something: an act of looking at or inspecting something
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5. perspective: a particular position or angle from which something is seen
a bird's eye view
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6. pictorial representation: a painting, drawing, or photograph of a scene or building
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7. survey: a general survey of a subject
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verb (past and past participle viewed, present participle view·ing, 3rd person present singular views) |
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1. transitive verb regard something in particular way: to have a particular opinion of or attitude to somebody or something, or interpret something in a particular way
She viewed his motives with suspicion.
The committee views this proposal as an attempt to undermine its authority.
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2. transitive verb observe something: to see or look at something, especially from a particular angle or location or using a particular device
viewed from above
viewed the specimen through a microscope
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3. transitive verb inspect something: to make an inspection or examination of something, often with the intention of buying it
The prospective buyers have arranged to view the house tomorrow morning.
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4. transitive and intransitive verb watch television: to watch television, or watch something on television
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5. transitive verb review something: to make a mental survey of something or of a range of things
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| [15th century. < Old French vëue, past participle of vëoir "see" < Latin videre] |
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| view·less adjective |
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in view of something because of something, or bearing something in mind
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on view put somewhere so as to be seen
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take a dim view of somebody or something to consider somebody or something with disapproval
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with a view to something with the aim, intention, or hope of doing or achieving something
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