standpoint

noun

stand·​point ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint How to pronounce standpoint (audio)
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web From the standpoint of ordinary investors and the economy as a whole, this is all good. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024 Certainly, from the standpoint of a Frenchman in a highly urbanized society. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Apr. 2024 From an individual performance standpoint, Burger did that on Thursday. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2024 Has there been anybody in the locker room that impressed you from a rapping standpoint? Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024 But this question is still intriguing from a value standpoint. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024 Dateline spoke with Sean Conway, Tammi’s attorney, who provided some insight on the legal standpoint of that decision. Anna Turning, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024 The report stated, ''Dividend investors approaching investing from a value standpoint are generally most interested in researching the strongest most profitable companies, that also happen to be trading at an attractive valuation. Dividend Channel, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 From a production standpoint, the theater has parking space for three buses. Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of standpoint was in 1834

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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standpoint. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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standpoint

noun
stand·​point ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint How to pronounce standpoint (audio)
: a position from which things are viewed and according to which they are compared and judged

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