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

• angle
• eye view
• outlook
• perspective
• shoes
• slant
• vantage point
• viewpoint

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

From a big picture standpoint, the final result isn’t surprising; there was a reason the Horned Frogs entered Monday’s game as a near 20-point underdog. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2025

On an even grander scale, at least from a surprise pop standpoint, an AJ Lee return would be one of the biggest events to come from the Raw debut on Netflix. —Brian Mazique, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

But right now, Democrats have very little incentive electorally or from a policy standpoint in doing that. —ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025

From a legal standpoint, judges in at least two federal districts have ruled that such testing alters the evidence in the case. —Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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