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p-uh-SPEKT-iv/pəˈspektɪv/

A perspective is a particular way of thinking about a situation: from a historical / scientific / student's perspective, or put something in perspective (see its true size). Opinion is what you think; perspective often includes position and background, while viewpoint and point of view are close. In art it also means drawing depth; essays often ask you to consider other perspectives.

Meaning

A particular way of thinking about something.

Examples

• “Try to see the problem from her perspective.”
• “From an employer's perspective, the rule is simply practical.”
• “Travel can put daily worries into perspective.”

Good to know

from a … perspective. put something in(to) perspective. Close: point of view.

Near in meaning

viewpoint

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