standpoint

noun

stand·​point ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint How to pronounce standpoint (audio)
: 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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The Yankees from a day to day standpoint don't make sense. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of standpoint was in 1834

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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 How to pronounce standpoint (audio)
: a position from which things are viewed and according to which they are compared and judged

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