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

Who would run the country from an administrative standpoint if Díaz-Canel were forced out and what that would look like is unknown. —Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026

If only in terms of emotional investment, but also from a logistical standpoint. —Jd Linville, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026

Historically, we've been organized to operate the reservoir to contain the maximum possible storm event from a capacity standpoint. —Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026

From an injury standpoint alone, this spring training was a big success for the Yankees. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026

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