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view

  [vyoo] ,
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–noun
1. an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.
2. sight; vision.
3. range of sight or vision: Several running deer came into the view of the hunters.
4. a sight or prospect of a landscape, the sea, etc.: His apartment affords a view of the park.
5. a picture or photograph of something: The postcard bears a view of Vesuvius.
6. a particular manner of looking at something: From a practical view, the situation presents several problems.
7. contemplation or consideration of a matter with reference to action: a project in view.
8. aim, intention, or purpose.
9. prospect; expectation: the view for the future.
10. a sight afforded of something from a position stated or qualified: a bird's-eye view.
11. a general account or description of a subject.
12. a conception of a thing; opinion; theory: His view was not supported by the facts.
13. a survey; inspection: a view of Restoration comedy.
–verb (used with object)
14. to see; watch: to view a movie.
15. to look at; survey; inspect: to view the construction of a road.
16. to contemplate mentally; consider: to view the repercussions of a decision.
17. to regard in a particular light or as specified: She views every minor setback as a disaster.
18. Fox Hunting. to sight (a fox).
—Idioms
19. in view,
a. within range of vision.
b. under consideration.
c. as an end sought: She went over the material with the scholarship examination in view.
20. in view of, in consideration of; on account of: In view of the circumstances, it seems best to wait until tomorrow.
21. on view, in a place for public inspection; on exhibition: The latest models of automobiles are now on view.
22. with a view to,
a. with the aim or intention of.
b. with the expectation or hope of: They saved their money with a view to being able to buy a house someday.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME v(i)ewe (n.) < AF; MF veue sight < VL *vidūta, n. use of fem. of *vidūtus, for L vīsus, ptp. of vidēre to see

Synonyms:
4. View, prospect, scene, vista refer to a landscape or perspective. View is a general word, referring to whatever lies open to sight: a fine view of the surrounding country. Prospect suggests a sweeping and often distant view, as from a place of vantage: a beautiful prospect to the south. Scene suggests an organic unity in the details such as is to be found in a picture: a woodland scene. Vista suggests a long, narrow view, as along an avenue between rows of trees: a pleasant vista. 8. object, design, end, intent. 12. belief, judgment, estimation, assessment, impression, valuation. See opinion. 14. witness, contemplate, regard.
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view   (vyōō)   
n.  
    1. An examination or inspection: used binoculars to get a better view.
    2. A sight; a look.
  2. A systematic survey; coverage: a view of Romantic poetry.
  3. An individual and personal perception, judgment, or interpretation; an opinion: In his view, aid to the rebels should be suspended. See Synonyms at opinion.
  4. Field of vision: The aircraft has disappeared from view.
  5. A scene or vista: the view from the tower.
  6. A picture of a landscape: a view of Paris, done in oils.
  7. A way of showing or seeing something, as from a particular position or angle: a side view of the house.
  8. 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).
  9. Expectation; chance: The measure has no view of success.
tr.v.   viewed, view·ing, views
  1. To look at; watch: view an exhibit of etchings.
    1. To examine or inspect: viewed the house they were thinking of buying.
    2. To survey or study mentally; consider.
  3. 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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A Smalltalk extension for computer algebra. "An Object Oriented Approach to Algebra System Design", K. Abdali et al, in Symp Symb Alg Manip, ACM 1986, pp.24-30.

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