/ Dictionary / Index V view: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: view Pronunciation: (vy), [key] — n. an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection. sight; vision. range of sight or vision: Several running deer came into the view of the hunters. a sight or prospect of a landscape, the sea, etc.: His apartment affords a view of the park. a picture or photograph of something: The postcard bears a view of Vesuvius. a particular manner of looking at something: From a practical view, the situation presents several problems. contemplation or consideration of a matter with reference to action: a project in view. aim, intention, or purpose. prospect; expectation: the view for the future. a sight afforded of something from a position stated or qualified: a bird's-eye view. a general account or description of a subject. a conception of a thing; opinion; theory: His view was not supported by the facts. a survey; inspection: a view of Restoration comedy. She went over the material with the scholarship examination in view. within range of vision. under consideration. as an end sought:She went over the material with the scholarship examination in view. in consideration of; on account of: In view of the circumstances, it seems best to wait until tomorrow. in a place for public inspection; on exhibition: The latest models of automobiles are now on view. They saved their money with a view to being able to buy a house someday. with the aim or intention of. with the expectation or hope of:They saved their money with a view to being able to buy a house someday. —v.t. to see; watch: to view a movie. to look at; survey; inspect: to view the construction of a road. to contemplate mentally; consider: to view the repercussions of a decision. to regard in a particular light or as specified: She views every minor setback as a disaster. to sight (a fox). Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: view (Thesaurus) Vieuxtemps viewable Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panacea Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language