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

Going for it on fourth down has been correct from a strategy standpoint. — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The thinning-out of the film is also a clearing-out, putting his standpoint on the action into plain view. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2026

From an options standpoint, Bloom will stand out among S&P energy stocks in a big way. — Oliver Renick,tyler Bailey, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

From a security standpoint, verifying political senders can help make impersonation harder. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 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