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

Listen to this article A quick glance at the list of the 2024 opening-day starters shows just how different this spring’s camp will look from a roster standpoint for the Chicago White Sox. —Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025

From strictly a value standpoint, the Dončić trade was the most lopsided in NBA history. —J. Robbins, J. Edwards and D. Mayberry, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025

From a personal life standpoint, Caldwell-Pope loves his new home. —Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2025

Obviously, there's a lot of humanity that interferes with some of that, at least from a camera angle standpoint. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 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