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 from a design standpoint, the trust said that the project will dwarf the main residence of the White House, at 55,000 square feet, while disrupting to symmetry of the structure and the surrounding buildings. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

These include a geography standpoint, an asset class, and a client focus. — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Only Qualcomm’s most expensive 8-series processors are comparable from a security standpoint, and those only go in expensive flagship smartphones. — ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Liverpool are under no pressure to sell Gakpo from a contractual standpoint. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 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