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

But Towns has been terrific from an offensive standpoint, averaging 24.8 points, a league-leading 13.9 rebounds and shooting 52.6 percent from the field and 44 percent from 3-point land. —Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024

Successful Metrics From a business standpoint, the weekend generated $4.4 million in ad equivalency and over 301 million impressions from the race and supporting activations from data reported by SMI. —Bruce Martin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

From a pure needs standpoint, the Reds need Hernández as much as anybody. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

From a resiliency standpoint, the industry as a whole has continued to grow over the last several years, even in a period where other industries are challenged. —James Manso, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024

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