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Definition of view

view

/vjuː/
view

Plural:views
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Adjective:viewable
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Past Simple:viewed
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Past Participle:viewed
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Present Participle:viewing
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• noun

1

The ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place; a range of sight or vision.

Example

"A large oak tree obstructed our view of the distant mountains."


2

A natural landscape, scene, or prospect that can be seen from a specific vantage point.

Example

"The hotel balcony offered a breathtaking view of the harbor at sunset."


3

A particular way of considering or regarding a matter; an attitude, opinion, or judgment.

Example

"The panel members expressed differing views on how to reform the education system."


4

An instance of watching or accessing digital content, such as a video or webpage.

Example

"The educational documentary accumulated over two million views within its first week online."

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• verb

1

To look at or inspect something attentively, such as an exhibition, property, or broadcast.

Example

"Potential buyers scheduled an appointment to view the house on Saturday morning."


2

To regard or consider someone or something in a specified manner.

Example

"Historians generally view the treaty as a major turning point in modern diplomacy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Anglo-Norman and Old French 'veue' (sight, appearance), originally the feminine past participle of 'veoir' (to see), from Latin 'videre' (to see).

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