An examination or inspection: used binoculars to get a better view.
A sight; a look.
A systematic survey; coverage: a view of Romantic poetry.
An individual and personal perception, judgment, or interpretation; an opinion: In his view, aid to the rebels should be suspended. See Synonyms at opinion.
Field of vision: The aircraft has disappeared from view.
A scene or vista: the view from the tower.
A picture of a landscape: a view of Paris, done in oils.
A way of showing or seeing something, as from a particular position or angle: a side view of the house.
Something kept in sight as an aim or intention: "The pitch of the roof had been calculated with a view to the heavy seasonal rains"(Caroline Alexander).
Expectation; chance: The measure has no view of success.
tr.v.
viewed, view·ing, views
To look at; watch: view an exhibit of etchings.
To examine or inspect: viewed the house they were thinking of buying.
To survey or study mentally; consider.
To think of in a particular way; regard: doesn't view herself as a success; viewed their efforts unfavorably. See Synonyms at see1.
[Middle English vewe, from Anglo-Norman, from feminine past participle of veoir, to see, from Latin vidēre; see weid- in Indo-European roots.] view'a·ble adj.
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