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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From a security standpoint, this can enhance defenses by further automating security tasks and tools, which could help harden real-time environments to defend against attackers.
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Chaim Mazal, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But the right-hander returned in Monday’s game and seems to be doing well from a health standpoint.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
From a numbers standpoint, that means gross domestic product growth this year of closer to 2% from recent trends closer to 3%, according to the banking chief.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
From a production standpoint, Redick’s numbers were right.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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Chaim Mazal, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But the right-hander returned in Monday’s game and seems to be doing well from a health standpoint.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
From a numbers standpoint, that means gross domestic product growth this year of closer to 2% from recent trends closer to 3%, according to the banking chief.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
From a production standpoint, Redick’s numbers were right.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for standpoint
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standpoint. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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