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

And because there is a relatively small sample of data to analyse from a matches standpoint, England’s coaches have instead been poring over his training data, which, Tuchel says, paints a great picture. —Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 23 May 2026

From the standpoint of productivity, however, ephemera often seems counter to efficiency—to getting a coherent story down on paper and ready for publication as soon as humanly possible. —Literary Hub, 20 May 2026

From a perception standpoint, the broader robotics industry could learn from this demonstration. —Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

From his standpoint, properly framing the intensity of the problem can become catalytic. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 18 May 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