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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But theaters are one of the least invested in from a technology standpoint.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
Secondary support near 35,000 appears in jeopardy from a momentum standpoint, below which a cyclical downtrend has officially taken hold referencing Fibonacci retracement levels.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
This is a relatively easy fix from a collision standpoint, as in making your virtual hands bigger and/or the goal slightly smaller, but this was an early build, and there’s still work to be done.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
From a personality standpoint, many have praised Dart for his competitive mindset and character, something that coach Mike Tomlin often values.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
Secondary support near 35,000 appears in jeopardy from a momentum standpoint, below which a cyclical downtrend has officially taken hold referencing Fibonacci retracement levels.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
This is a relatively easy fix from a collision standpoint, as in making your virtual hands bigger and/or the goal slightly smaller, but this was an early build, and there’s still work to be done.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
From a personality standpoint, many have praised Dart for his competitive mindset and character, something that coach Mike Tomlin often values.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standpoint. Accessed 4 Apr. 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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