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

So, from a standpoint of how these events likely evolve, there could be small rocks and gravel and stuff that comes off where the slide is, as that rock mass adjusts to the fact that this piece just popped off. — Erika Stanish, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

As a result, the people who understand the clock can make better choices and possibly have better outcomes from both a psychological and financial standpoint. — Charles T. Almond Iii, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

And that presence will be heightened with local authorities making sure that there's nothing more important from our standpoint than the team security, the fans' security, everybody involved with this game. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Mars exploration impact From a practical standpoint, Mars orbiters have their own science missions. — Margaret Landis, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 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