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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And just from a team standpoint, just getting football players.
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Dynamics within the U.S. retail landscape have shown how much the traditional department store model is no longer viable from both a customer experience and business model standpoint.
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Green Bay may have some drawbacks from an infrastructure standpoint, but in the bid process, the city focused on the opportunity to highlight one of the most storied franchises in pro sports, highlighted by 13 league titles, along with Green Bay’s roots as a community with small-town charm.
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From an individual standpoint, Trossard scored his first brace as an Arsenal player, taking him to nine goals for the season.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2025
Beautiful Store Design And Brand Lineup Won’t Save Department Stores
Dynamics within the U.S. retail landscape have shown how much the traditional department store model is no longer viable from both a customer experience and business model standpoint.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Green Bay may have some drawbacks from an infrastructure standpoint, but in the bid process, the city focused on the opportunity to highlight one of the most storied franchises in pro sports, highlighted by 13 league titles, along with Green Bay’s roots as a community with small-town charm.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
From an individual standpoint, Trossard scored his first brace as an Arsenal player, taking him to nine goals for the season.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
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 30 Apr. 2025.
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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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