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
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 this question is still intriguing from a value standpoint.
—
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
Dateline spoke with Sean Conway, Tammi’s attorney, who provided some insight on the legal standpoint of that decision.
—Anna Turning, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
The report stated, ''Dividend investors approaching investing from a value standpoint are generally most interested in researching the strongest most profitable companies, that also happen to be trading at an attractive valuation.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
From a production standpoint, the theater has parking space for three buses.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2024
But the Dolphins, from a financial standpoint, have accomplished their most pressing need: Find players - some good, some average - to fit under their 2024 cap after being in cap hell a month ago.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
That’s good news, from an avoiding blackouts standpoint.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Still, the loss of Hertl, a leader from both a production and emotional standpoint, probably stings the Sharks the most.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Its significance from a symbolic and strategic standpoint also explains why Ukraine has targeted it several times during the war.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
Dateline spoke with Sean Conway, Tammi’s attorney, who provided some insight on the legal standpoint of that decision.
—Anna Turning, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
The report stated, ''Dividend investors approaching investing from a value standpoint are generally most interested in researching the strongest most profitable companies, that also happen to be trading at an attractive valuation.
—Dividend Channel, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
From a production standpoint, the theater has parking space for three buses.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2024
But the Dolphins, from a financial standpoint, have accomplished their most pressing need: Find players - some good, some average - to fit under their 2024 cap after being in cap hell a month ago.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
That’s good news, from an avoiding blackouts standpoint.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Still, the loss of Hertl, a leader from both a production and emotional standpoint, probably stings the Sharks the most.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
Its significance from a symbolic and strategic standpoint also explains why Ukraine has targeted it several times during the war.
—Vasco Cotovio, CNN, 18 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1834, in the meaning defined above
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standpoint. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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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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