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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United’s Opportunity To Roll The Dice From a financial standpoint, United’s forte is generating money. 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

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 4 Jun. 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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