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

On top of that, Monday's bounce wasn't overly convincing from a volume standpoint. —Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026

The experience is just very unique from an entertainment standpoint. —Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026

Jennifer Barton, director of the legislative services bureau for the California Franchise Tax Board, told legislators that mandating worldwide reporting wouldn’t be difficult for the state from an administrative standpoint, only requiring some additional outreach or educational efforts. —Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026

One is Brian Harman, who entered the week seemingly lost from a statistical standpoint. —Justin Ray, New York Times, 15 Mar. 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