point of view, viewpoint, standpoint
- point of view, viewpoint, standpoint
Each of these terms means (1) "a specified manner of appraising or judging" and (2) "an opinion, judgment, or attitude": "From my point of view (or viewpoint or standpoint) your suggestion is unworkable." All three expressions are standard. Viewpoint is not recommended by some linguists because it is considered an awkward shortening of point of view, but this objection has been overruled by usage. A few purists have pointed out that standpoint is incorrect since one cannot stand on a point, a stupid comment since point here does not mean a physical point but a mental position. The only possible objection to any of these terms is that they are tiresomely overused and often are unnecessary."From the moral point of view" says nothing that morally doesn't."From where I stand" is mere wordage. Use any of the three terms sparingly and avoid meaninglessness.
Dictionary of problem words and expressions.
Harry Shaw.
1975.
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point of view — See point of view, viewpoint, standpoint … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
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point of view — n. 1. the place from which, or way in which, something is viewed or considered; standpoint 2. a mental attitude or opinion 3. the viewpoint from which a story is narrated [omniscient point of view] … English World dictionary
point of view — noun a) A position from which something is seen; outlook; standpoint. From an economists point of view, business is all about money. b) An attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs … Wiktionary
point of view — noun 1. a mental position from which things are viewed (Freq. 13) we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events • Syn: ↑viewpoint, ↑stand, ↑standpoint … Useful english dictionary
point of view — Synonyms and related words: Anschauung, angle, angle of vision, approach, assumption, attitude, basis, belief, climate of opinion, coign of vantage, common belief, community sentiment, conceit, concept, conception, conclusion, consensus gentium,… … Moby Thesaurus
point of view — we have different points of view Syn: opinion, view, belief, attitude, feeling, sentiment, thoughts; position, perspective, viewpoint, standpoint, outlook … Thesaurus of popular words
standpoint — See point of view. See point of view, viewpoint, standpoint … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
