standpoint

noun

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

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From an economic standpoint, the policy is sound. I never thought about it from that standpoint before.
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This is changing with the increasing importance of space from a military standpoint, but for most presidents civil space lies fairly low on the priority list. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026 From a personnel standpoint, TCU was certainly more creative with its tight end group with the entire core of Ka’Morreun Pimpton, Kari Ashley, Mason Peterson and Lafayette Kaiuway all getting onto the field against the Tar Heels. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026 From the journalism standpoint, obviously there’s a total right to criticize the United States government embedded in the Constitution, right? — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 From Prime Minister Mark Carney’s standpoint, Canada had no honorable alternative. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standpoint

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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

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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