Definition
Cross-government
To form and own a considered position, judgement or recommendation on an issue, rather than only presenting information or forwarding the question.
Example: “Take a view” means recommend something; forwarding both email chains is not a view.
Also known as: form a view, take a position
Context: The phrase often implies that the officer should exercise judgement and recommend a way forward, not merely list the available options.
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