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
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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United’s Opportunity To Roll The Dice From a financial standpoint, United’s forte is generating money.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
From a technical standpoint, looking solely at price charts, bulls are likely to hold the reins in June, according to Tracy Jin, chief operating officer of crypto exchange MEXC.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 31 May 2025
From an age standpoint, the department has started to recruit younger candidates.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
But what is often missing from this conversation is the role that chronic stress can play in how well people age from a cognitive standpoint, as well as everybody’s risk for dementia.
—Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
From a technical standpoint, looking solely at price charts, bulls are likely to hold the reins in June, according to Tracy Jin, chief operating officer of crypto exchange MEXC.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 31 May 2025
From an age standpoint, the department has started to recruit younger candidates.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
But what is often missing from this conversation is the role that chronic stress can play in how well people age from a cognitive standpoint, as well as everybody’s risk for dementia.
—Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for standpoint
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standpoint. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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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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