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

• angle
• eye view
• outlook
• perspective
• shoes
• slant
• vantage point
• viewpoint

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

From a career development standpoint, breaking into the U.S. can be a game changer. —Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025

Those games should mean absolutely nothing from a playoff standpoint, but the Hornets are fighting to increase lottery odds. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025

Manufacturing has always been alive and well in the U.S., and the industry is at record-high levels from a productivity standpoint. —Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

From a team-building standpoint, Vlasic is in a unique position. —Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025

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