Standpunkt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- angle noun The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.
- point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
- point of view noun The particular way a person thinks about or judges something, shaped by their own position, experience or interests.
- stance noun The way someone stands, including their posture and the position of their feet.
- stand verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
- standpoint noun A particular point of view or way of judging a situation.
Senses
Standpunkt is used for these senses in English:
- angle A viewpoint; a way of looking at something.
- point (automotive, mostly, in the plural) Either of the two metal surfaces in a distributor which close or open to allow or prevent the flow of current through the ignition coil. There is usually a moving point, pushed by the distributor cam, and a fixed point, and they are built together as a unit.
- point of view An attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs.
- stance One's opinion or point of view.
- stand A resolute, unwavering position; firm opinion; action for a purpose in the face of opposition.
- standpoint A point of view; a perspective.
angle — full definition
- noun The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.
- noun A particular way of looking at or approaching a situation, especially in a story or argument.
- verb To present something from a particular point of view, often to favor one side.
- verb To fish with a hook and line.
point — full definition
- noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
- noun The main idea or purpose of something said or done.
- noun A unit used for scoring in a game or contest.
- noun A specific place or moment.
- verb To extend a finger toward something to indicate its location.