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

Synonyms of standpoint

• perspective
• viewpoint
• outlook

Examples of standpoint in a Sentence

From an economic standpoint, the policy is sound.

I never thought about it from that standpoint before.

Recent Examples on the Web

Nunez held meetings last week with the prefect of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, Jacques Witkowski, as well as Payan, to determine what can be done on a legal standpoint to block the concert. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026

Walker saved his best for last from a statistical standpoint, setting career highs for points in each of his final two high school games. —Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026

The oil supply crisis has pushed both environmental advocates and the oil and gas industry to call for energy security, though from diverging standpoints. —Chaewon Chung april 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026

But with Charlotte winning, the Heat’s victory had no tangible benefit but could prove to be a bit costly from a draft standpoint. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for standpoint

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• viewpoint

Kids Definition

standpoint

noun

stand·​point ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint 

: a position from which things are viewed and according to which they are compared and judged