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

From a basketball standpoint, Davis would be a strong addition. —Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025

Understand from a perspective standpoint, I was supposed to be playing baseball, man. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Nov. 2025

Just from a challenge standpoint, this genre was my goal. —Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025

Councilmember Wanda Vaughn asked if the city could use one of its vacant buildings for a homeless shelter to operate, but Smith said that the city isn’t equipped financially or from a human resource standpoint to begin services. —Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 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