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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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Mowry touts fusion’s advantages from both the materials and political regulatory standpoints.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
From a writing standpoint, how did your approach to Atsu differ from Jin’s?
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
In previous years, from a formational standpoint, Pettersson has seemed to drift higher and higher toward the point on the right flank.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standpoint. Accessed 9 Oct. 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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