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outlook

 

[ ˈaʊtˌlʊk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software application

Outlook is a software application developed by Microsoft that allows users to manage their email, calendar, contacts, and tasks all in one place. It is widely used in professional settings for communication and organization.

Synonyms

calendar app, contact manager, email client

Examples of usage

  • Please send me the meeting invite via Outlook.
  • I use Outlook to keep track of my appointments and deadlines.
Context #2 | Noun

perspective

Outlook can also refer to a person's attitude or point of view towards a particular situation or the future. It reflects how someone sees and interprets things happening around them.

Synonyms

attitude, perspective, point of view

Examples of usage

  • Her positive outlook on life is inspiring.
  • Having a negative outlook can affect your overall well-being.

Translations

Translations of the word "outlook" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perspectiva

🇮🇳 दृष्टिकोण

🇩🇪 Aussicht

🇮🇩 pandangan

🇺🇦 перспектива

🇵🇱 perspektywa

🇯🇵 見通し (みとおし)

🇫🇷 perspective

🇪🇸 perspectiva

🇹🇷 perspektif

🇰🇷 전망 (전망)

🇸🇦 منظور

🇨🇿 výhled

🇸🇰 výhľad

🇨🇳 前景 (qiánjǐng)

🇸🇮 pogled

🇮🇸 útsýni

🇰🇿 көрініс

🇬🇪 ხედვა

🇦🇿 baxış

🇲🇽 perspectiva

Etymology

The word 'outlook' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the combination of 'out' and 'look'. It initially referred to the action of looking out or forward. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader sense of perspective or viewpoint, both in a literal and metaphorical sense.

See also: look, lookalike, looking, lookout, onlooker, onlookers, overlook, overlooked.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,646 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.