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 promotional standpoint, at least, all the stars would seem to be aligned. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024

Retail chains including Walmart and Target were major donors, whose support largely came from a profit-loss standpoint. —James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024

From a business standpoint, this is a necessary cost of doing business in the digital economy. —Steve Niesman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

The cast is hard to argue with, and from a pure comedy standpoint, Bill Nighy’s brazenly un-P.C. aging rock star and Rowan Atkinson’s overcommitted gift wrap specialist add the perfect amount of salt to the sweet. —EW.com, 30 Nov. 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