standpoint

American  

[stand-point] / ˈstændˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. the point or place at which a person stands to view something.

2. the mental position, attitude, etc., from which a person views and judges things.

   From the lawyer's standpoint, her client is right.

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standpoint British  

/ ˈstændˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. a physical or mental position from which things are viewed

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Etymology

Origin of standpoint

1820–30; stand + point, modeled on German Standpunkt

Example Sentences

While he said the English location worked "beautifully" from a visual and practical standpoint, he admitted to disappointment that the film could not be shot in Wales.

From BBC

"From a portfolio and focus standpoints, it makes sense to drop them and concentrate on higher-volume products like the Model 3 and Model Y, along with other business expansion bets," Caldwell added.

From BBC

“What’s clear from my standpoint, is, let’s let the public health experts and the science and the scientists actually dictate what the proper standards and protocol is,” Harabedian said.

From Los Angeles Times

“People think of diversification from an investment standpoint,” Downing said, “but diversification from a tax standpoint” is equally important.

From MarketWatch

From a visibility standpoint, “The Crown” was big.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• angle
• point of view
• viewpoint