noun
Uncommon
standpoint
STAND-poynt
Standpoint (noun) means a particular point of view or way of judging a situation. Example: “From a financial standpoint, the merger makes sense.”
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A particular point of view or way of judging a situation.
"Plus, early in a career, bands are typically winging it from a creative standpoint; after awhile, acts figure out what they’re doing right (or wrong), and are more deliberate about songcraft and execution."
— Annie Zaleski, AFI sounds refreshed and rejuvenated on its 10th album, AFI (The Blood Album) (2017)
"From a financial standpoint, the merger makes sense."
"From my standpoint, the plan needs more time."
"From a teacher's standpoint, quiet classrooms are not always the best ones."
"Bathing once a month may save time, but from a cleanliness standpoint, it's not effective."
"From the standpoint of traditional Chinese culture, it is believed that mind and body are the same and diseases stem from wicked thoughts or energy, while kind thoughts and positive energy will bring blessings and healing to a person."
— , Life-Saving Answer to the Coronavirus (2020)
How to use standpoint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe angle or perspective from which you're looking at something.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
from a standpoint
moral standpoint
legal standpoint
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Word forms
- Plural
- standpoints
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Etymology
A calque (word-for-word translation) of the German Standpunkt, literally "standing point."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for standpoint
point
joint
anoint
appoint
endpoint
pinpoint
gunpoint
viewpoint
disappoint
PowerPoint
checkpoint
needlepoint
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Frequently asked questions
What does “standpoint” mean?
The word “standpoint” means a particular point of view or way of judging a situation. In plain terms, the angle or perspective from which you're looking at something.
How do you pronounce “standpoint”?
“Standpoint” is pronounced STAND-poynt (/ˈstændpɔɪnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “standpoint” in a sentence?
Here is “standpoint” used in a sentence: “From a financial standpoint, the merger makes sense.”
What part of speech is “standpoint”?
“Standpoint” is a noun.
Where does the word “standpoint” come from?
The word “standpoint” comes from German. A calque (word-for-word translation) of the German Standpunkt, literally "standing point.".
Is “standpoint” a common word?
“Standpoint” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between standpoint and viewpoint?
Standpoint and viewpoint are close synonyms, both describing a particular point of view or way of judging a situation, but standpoint more often implies a fixed position rooted in one's role, values, or circumstances. Viewpoint can refer more generally to any opinion or perspective, whether or not it is tied to a specific role.
What is the difference between standpoint and perspective?
Perspective often suggests a broader way of seeing or interpreting things shaped by experience, while standpoint tends to refer more specifically to the particular position from which someone judges a situation, such as a professional or personal standpoint. In practice the words overlap heavily and are frequently used interchangeably.
How is standpoint typically used in a phrase?
Standpoint is most often used in the phrase from a [type of] standpoint, such as from a legal standpoint or from an economic standpoint, to introduce the particular angle from which something is being judged or considered.
