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Adopt a stakeholder view
Consider how an issue appears to an affected group.
Example
From the perspective of residents, the road increases noise.
from the perspective of
/frɒm ðə pəˈspɛktɪv əv/ · from thuh pur-SPEK-tiv uvviewpoint phrase
As viewed, interpreted, or evaluated according to a particular person, group, discipline, or framework.
Use from the perspective of to signal this exact relationship between ideas: as viewed, interpreted, or evaluated according to a particular person, group, discipline, or framework.
What from the perspective of Really Means
The word becomes easier to use when its closely related senses are separated and compared.
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Use a disciplinary lens
Evaluate evidence according to a field’s priorities or methods.
Example
From the perspective of ecology, connectivity matters more than area alone.
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Frame an interpretation
Make clear that a judgment depends on a chosen standpoint.
Example
The reform succeeded from the perspective of cost reduction.
Use from the perspective of Naturally
Notice how the surrounding noun or clause reveals the exact shade of meaning.
From the perspective of residents, the road increases noise.
From the perspective of ecology, connectivity matters more than area alone.
The reform succeeded from the perspective of cost reduction.
Precision Matters
From the perspective of overlaps with several common words, but each carries a different emphasis.
from the perspective of
vs.Signals as viewed, interpreted, or evaluated according to a particular person, group, discipline, or framework.
compared with
Means when measured or considered against another case or standard.
from the perspective of
vs.Signals as viewed, interpreted, or evaluated according to a particular person, group, discipline, or framework.
as opposed to
Means rather than; in contrast with the alternative named.
from the perspective of
vs.Signals as viewed, interpreted, or evaluated according to a particular person, group, discipline, or framework.
at face value
Means according only to the apparent or literal meaning, without deeper examination.
from the perspective of
vs.Signals as viewed, interpreted, or evaluated according to a particular person, group, discipline, or framework.
be representative of
Means be typical of, or fairly reflect, a larger group or category.
Test from the perspective of in Context
The sentence explicitly evaluates the road from the residents’ standpoint.
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___ local residents, the new road reduces travel time but also brings unacceptable noise.
Precision Check
Every option below is a real distinction for one of from the perspective of’s near-synonyms. Choose the one that belongs to compared with.
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Which distinction belongs to “compared with”?