viewpointcheck

noun

UK /ˈvjuːpɔɪnttʃek/

US /ˈvjuːpɔɪnttʃek/

A viewpoint check is when you look at something from another person's side to see how they feel.

Before we argued, we did a viewpoint check and understood each other better.

SYNONYMS

perspective check point-of-view check empathy check opinion check

RELATED WORDS

viewpoint perspective empathy understanding opinion

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A quick look to make sure a camera or telescope is aimed the right way.

The photographer did a viewpoint check before taking the picture.

3. A review of whether a plan looks good from different angles.

The team did a viewpoint check on the new playground design.

4. A test to see if a story is told fairly from all sides.

The editor did a viewpoint check on the news report.