On view
adverb
To be seen, visible or displayed publicly.
The artwork will be on view at the gallery for two weeks.
Often appears as...
- exhibition on view
- on view to the public
adverb
To be looking at or examining something.
The detective had the crime scene on view for evidence.
Often appears as...
- have on view
- keep on view
Usage tips
Neutral
adverb
To be seen, visible or displayed publicly.
The artwork will be on view at the gallery for two weeks.
Often appears as...
- exhibition on view
- on view to the public
adverb
To be looking at or examining something.
The detective had the crime scene on view for evidence.
Often appears as...
- have on view
- keep on view
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Public Display
Use 'on view' when something is available for everyone to see, often in a gallery or museum setting.
The sculptures will be on view to the entire community.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Exhibition
'On view' often suggests that the display is not permanent but set for a limited time.
Her new collection is on view for this month only.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Hidden
Items 'on view' are not hidden; they are meant to be easily seen and accessed by viewers.
The precious manuscripts are now on view in a special case.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Display
Use 'on view' when something is available for everyone to see, often in a gallery or museum setting.
The sculptures will be on view to the entire community.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Exhibition
'On view' often suggests that the display is not permanent but set for a limited time.
Her new collection is on view for this month only.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Hidden
Items 'on view' are not hidden; they are meant to be easily seen and accessed by viewers.
The precious manuscripts are now on view in a special case.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Display
Use 'on view' when something is available for everyone to see, often in a gallery or museum setting.
The sculptures will be on view to the entire community.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Exhibition
'On view' often suggests that the display is not permanent but set for a limited time.
Her new collection is on view for this month only.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Hidden
Items 'on view' are not hidden; they are meant to be easily seen and accessed by viewers.
The precious manuscripts are now on view in a special case.
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