perspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
Definition
a way of regarding situations or topics etc
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
A new employee can offer a fresh perspective on our old processes.
Synonyms
- viewpointa mental position from which things are viewed
- anglethe space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
- standpointa mental position from which things are viewed
Collocations
- Easy view from another perspectiveto view from another perspective, meaning to deem to be
- Medium keep corporate matters in perspectiveto continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding corporate matters in perspective
- Hard historical perspective on global macroeconomicsdescribing historical perspective on global macroeconomics (of or relating to the study of history)
- Very Hard gain a fresh perspective on stubborn dilemmasto gain a fresh perspective on stubborn dilemmas, meaning to obtain
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.