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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However, the Wedbush analyst believes the bitcoin buying strategy makes little sense from a fundamental business standpoint.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Ferran Torres, who finished with 19 goals, is a viable alternative but does not have Lewandowski’s hold-up play and physicality, which Flick’s Barcelona need from both offensive and defensive standpoints.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 June 2025
From a day-to-day standpoint, there is no need to make any extreme adjustments.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
For cable, joining with consumer groups, small ISPs, and others in a broad coalition has an obvious advantage from a public relations standpoint.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025
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Yun Li, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Ferran Torres, who finished with 19 goals, is a viable alternative but does not have Lewandowski’s hold-up play and physicality, which Flick’s Barcelona need from both offensive and defensive standpoints.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 June 2025
From a day-to-day standpoint, there is no need to make any extreme adjustments.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
For cable, joining with consumer groups, small ISPs, and others in a broad coalition has an obvious advantage from a public relations standpoint.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 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 15 Jun. 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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