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
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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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Metaphorically, taking the problem out from between you and another party and placing it in front of both of you gives both parties the chance to line up and look at the conflict from a neutral, objective standpoint rooted in curiosity.
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Heather Heefner, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Morain said Proposition 36 is an especially complicated issue from both a policy and political standpoint.
—Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
From a legal standpoint, even if the NCAA preserves some authority in overseeing NIL in a post-settlement world, the NCAA would be barred from using that authority in certain states under their laws.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2024
Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Buccaneers 23, Broncos 13 The Broncos offense is flawed from a personnel and schematic standpoint.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2024
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Heather Heefner, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Morain said Proposition 36 is an especially complicated issue from both a policy and political standpoint.
—Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
From a legal standpoint, even if the NCAA preserves some authority in overseeing NIL in a post-settlement world, the NCAA would be barred from using that authority in certain states under their laws.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2024
Ryan McFadden, beat writer: Buccaneers 23, Broncos 13 The Broncos offense is flawed from a personnel and schematic standpoint.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standpoint. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.
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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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