standpoint
noun
stand·point
ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint 
: a position from which objects or principles are viewed and according to which they are compared and judged
Examples of standpoint in a Sentence
From an economic standpoint, the policy is sound.
I never thought about it from that standpoint before.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
From on-pitch and business standpoints, that is a positive for the club.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 3 July 2025
From an accounting standpoint, MLSE will now be consolidated in Rogers financial results, but investors want to know how those assets can be monetized.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 3 July 2025
From a cultural standpoint, the German community maintained a strong thread in the fabric of the city's identity.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for standpoint
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standpoint. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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standpoint
noun
stand·point
ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint
: a position from which things are viewed and according to which they are compared and judged
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