To consider or judge something from a long-term perspective rather than focusing only on short-term results.
会社は利益だけでなく、長い目で見て社員教育に投資すべきだ。
The company should invest in employee training from a long-term perspective, not just for immediate profits.
子どもの学力には個人差があるから、長い目で見てあげてください。
Children develop at different rates, so please look at them with a long-term view.
短期的な損失も、長い目で見れば必要な投資だったと分かることがある。
Short-term losses can sometimes be seen as necessary investments when viewed in the long run.