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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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Losing Josey Jewell will hurt from a football IQ standpoint.
—Mike Kaye
july 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
From a fundamental standpoint, Microsoft holds a substantial current market capitalization of $3.8 trillion.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
There is a direct through line from Lauper to Lady Gaga from a theatrical standpoint.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 July 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 8 Aug. 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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