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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At least, from a financial standpoint.
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Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
At least, from a financial standpoint.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Jon Champion, from an English standpoint, does a terrific job.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
From a sustainability standpoint, buying local usually means less energy used in transportation, refrigeration and storage when compared to produce from outside our region.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
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 16 Jan. 2026.
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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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