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standpoint

noun

ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint

Definition of standpoint

as in perspective

a way of looking at or thinking about something I never thought about it from that standpoint before

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Recent Examples of standpoint 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 And from a design standpoint, the trust said that the project will dwarf the main residence of the White House, at 55,000 square feet, while disrupting to symmetry of the structure and the surrounding buildings. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 These include a geography standpoint, an asset class, and a client focus. — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standpoint

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Noun

Theoretically, Newcastle had decent capacity to bring in a forward from both a Premier League squad cost ratio (SCR) and a UEFA financial rules perspective.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
From a retail perspective, Bryan Gildenberg, managing director of Retail Cities, pointed to the changing competitive landscape facing Shein.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of perspective

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The affected water pipeline provides potable water and fire suppression for all facilities on the South Rim, an area with a large concentration of hiking trails, scenic viewpoints, lodging and visitor services.

— Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
And the collectors are looking for independent thinking, independent viewpoints, different designs, different shapes, different ideas.

— Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of viewpoint

Noun

And some of the outlook may have less to do with the immediate issues and more about life stage.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Going forward, market focus will shift to Burnham's choice for Chancellor of the Exchequer, potential tweaks to fiscal rules, and the outlook for the upcoming Autumn Budget.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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