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

Two of the Heat’s best lineups, from a plus/minus standpoint, have featured Hardaway. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

So, part of my mission is just to crack that and figure out how to do YouTube and video in general in a way that is sustainable from an economic and a sort of creative standpoint. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026

Things are about to get more difficult for the Georgia Bulldogs from a schedule standpoint. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026

The low-threshold accessibility, from a physical and financial standpoint, is what makes Nordic Walking perfect right now for newbies like Presnal. — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 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