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

• 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

Reporters refuse Pentagon power play From a purely media standpoint, the biggest story occurred when reporters covering the Pentagon turned in their credentials and left the building, rather than go along with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s new access policy that restricts their work. —Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025

The Flyers don’t seem too worried about how a second straight season of going back to the OHL might hurt Luchanko from a mental standpoint. —Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025

Even from a consumer standpoint, driving that message to push to tech and then healthcare systems, that women do need this. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2025

So from a position standpoint, the Marlins are going to get a lot of bang for their buck, if these young players can repeat or build on their performances this season. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025

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