noun

standpoint

STAND-poynt

noun

A particular point of view or way of judging a situation.

"From a financial standpoint, the merger makes sense."

"From my standpoint, the plan needs more time."

How to Use Standpoint

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe angle or perspective from which you're looking at something.

Easily confused with

viewpoint →

Common pairings

from a standpoint moral standpoint legal standpoint

standpoints plural

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From a financial _____, the merger makes sense.

A calque (word-for-word translation) of the German Standpunkt, literally "standing point."

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