1. 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.

1. To look at; watch: view an exhibit of etchings.
2. 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.

in view of

1. Taking into account; in consideration of.

1. Placed so as to be seen; exhibited.

[Middle English vewe, from Anglo-Norman, from feminine past participle of veoir, to see, from Latin vidēre.]

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