standpoint

noun

stand·​point ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint How to pronounce standpoint (audio)
: 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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And just from a team standpoint, just getting football players. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2025 Beautiful Store Design And Brand Lineup Won’t Save Department Stores Dynamics within the U.S. retail landscape have shown how much the traditional department store model is no longer viable from both a customer experience and business model standpoint. Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Green Bay may have some drawbacks from an infrastructure standpoint, but in the bid process, the city focused on the opportunity to highlight one of the most storied franchises in pro sports, highlighted by 13 league titles, along with Green Bay’s roots as a community with small-town charm. Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025 From an individual standpoint, Trossard scored his first brace as an Arsenal player, taking him to nine goals for the season. Art De Roché, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for standpoint

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of standpoint was in 1834

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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standpoint. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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standpoint

noun
stand·​point ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint How to pronounce standpoint (audio)
: a position from which things are viewed and according to which they are compared and judged

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