perspective

  1. Noun.  A view, vista or outlook.
  2. Noun.  The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision.
  3. Noun.  The technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface.
  4. Noun.  (figuratively) The choice of a single angle or point of view from which to sense, categorize, measure or codify experience.
  5. Noun.  The ability to consider things in such relative perspective.
  6. Noun.  A perspective optical glass, as used in a telescope.
  7. Noun.  By analogy, sound recording technique to adjust and integrate sound sources seemingly naturally.
  8. Adjective.  (obsolete) providing visual aid.
  9. Adjective.  of, in or relating to perspective.

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