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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From a dramatic standpoint, this anonymity has its pros and cons. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 The secretary of state used to be one of those ministerial posts that few outside government knew or much cared about; from a political standpoint, the office and its occupant seemed dull and dry as Melba toast. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Catering to the Volume, Not the Power User From a purely capitalistic standpoint, power users who demand high literacy, strict prompt adherence, and investigative rigor represent a tiny fraction of Google's user base. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 Little things like starting to maybe stride a little bit more across his body, leading to a little bit lower arm slot, and impacting some of his pitches from an action and execution standpoint. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 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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