view
 view (vyo͞o)n.
1.
a. An examination or inspection:
used binoculars to get a better view.
b. 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.
2.
a. To examine or inspect:
viewed the house they were thinking of buying.
b. 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.Idioms:in view of
Taking into account; in consideration of.on view
Placed so as to be seen; exhibited. [Middle English vewe, from Anglo-Norman, from feminine past participle of veoir, to see, from Latin vidēre. See weid- in Indo-European Roots.] viewʹa·ble adj.
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