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standpoint

noun
stand·​point | \ ˈstan(d)-ËŒpȯint How to pronounce standpoint (audio) \

Definition of standpoint

: a position from which objects or principles are viewed and according to which they are compared and judged

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Examples of standpoint in a Sentence

From an economic standpoint, the policy is sound. I never thought about it from that standpoint before.

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From the standpoint of a multi-family developer who specializes in housing for the elderly, Will said South Florida is fertile territory. David Lyons, sun-sentinel.com, "As senior population rises in Florida, lots more new housing is on the way for them," 16 Aug. 2019 However, from the standpoint of what the product can do, Bose's 700s are coming out on top. Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, "Bose is back on top when it comes to noise-canceling headphones," 25 July 2019 Facebook will be required to form an independent privacy oversight commission that can only be fired by a supermajority of the company's board of directors, as well as evaluate new products from a privacy standpoint. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, "FTC's record $5 billion Facebook fine less than a tenth of company's revenue," 24 July 2019 Driss admits this has sometimes been a problem for them from a marketing standpoint. National Geographic, "Music in Morocco: The ultimate sonic journey," 23 July 2019 Brooklyn has long made sense for Durant from a basketball standpoint, and recent reports that his close friend Kyrie Irving is leaning toward signing with the Nets only buoy the franchise’s chances. Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, "Kevin Durant’s free agency: An in-depth breakdown of the superstar’s options," 26 June 2019 The most important part from a commercial standpoint is the opening and closing ceremony. Washington Post, "Year to go to Tokyo Games, with costs, ticket demand rising," 23 July 2019 Crippling lack of unity From a practical standpoint, the post-Apollo aerospace community has been hampered by a great fracturing of desires. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "Half a century after Apollo, why haven’t we been back to the Moon?," 19 July 2019 From a personal standpoint, though, Durant faces some immediate obstacles. Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, "Know this, Warriors fans: Golden State got the best of Kevin Durant," 30 June 2019

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First Known Use of standpoint

1829, in the meaning defined above

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standpoint

noun

English Language Learners Definition of standpoint

: a way in which something is thought about or considered

standpoint

noun
stand·​point | \ ˈstand-ËŒpȯint How to pronounce standpoint (audio) \

Kids Definition of standpoint

: a way in which things are thought about : point of view

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