ENGLISH DICTIONARY

View

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /vjuː/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: View is a noun meaning (physical) Visual perception.

Meaning

(physical) Visual perception.

More Meanings

  1. A picture, drawn or painted; a sketch.
  2. An opinion, judgement, imagination, idea or belief.
  3. (computing, databases) A virtual or logical table composed of the result set of a query in relational databases.
  4. (computing, programming) The part of a computer program which is visible to the user and can be interacted with
  5. (transitive) To look at.
  6. (transitive) To regard in a stated way.

Example Sentences

a fine view of Lake George
I view it as a serious breach of trust.
The video was viewed by millions of people.
I think I have fairly broad views on the whole.

Word Forms

Synonyms for view

Depending on context, synonyms include aspect, regard, prospect, perspective, consider, sentiment.

Antonyms for view

Common opposites include model, controller.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include regard, prospect, sight, perspective, aspect, vista.

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