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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From a materials standpoint, hagfish slime is fascinating stuff that might one day prove useful for biomedical devices, or weaving light-but-strong fabrics for natural Lycra or bulletproof vests, or lubricating industrial drills that tend to clog in deep soil and sediment.
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
Things were a little bit different from a sobriety standpoint and from a diagnosis standpoint.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 June 2024
From a science-y standpoint, the most important part is that lactic acid from the feta finds its way into the brine.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 19 June 2024
The Knicks got close to nothing in a scoring standpoint from Julius Randle, who shot 1-of-11 from the field for eight points, seven rebounds and five assists and watched the entire fourth quarter from the bench.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 June 2024
Things were a little bit different from a sobriety standpoint and from a diagnosis standpoint.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 June 2024
From a science-y standpoint, the most important part is that lactic acid from the feta finds its way into the brine.
—Sheela Prakash, Bon Appétit, 19 June 2024
The Knicks got close to nothing in a scoring standpoint from Julius Randle, who shot 1-of-11 from the field for eight points, seven rebounds and five assists and watched the entire fourth quarter from the bench.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standpoint. Accessed 1 Jul. 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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