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

My goodness though, his head coach is not doing him any favors from a public perception standpoint. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

That has, from my standpoint, permeated the organization, and that’s what everybody talks about right now. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Stefano, tell me about this new installment from a narrative standpoint. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

Pairing you and Kathryn Newton in the potential Landon-verse crossover of Freaky Death Day makes so much sense from an actor and character standpoint. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 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