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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.


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

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From an investment standpoint, shares of the so-called Big Six banks in the U.S. appear attractive, given a combination of solid fundamentals, diversified revenue streams and relatively compelling valuations.

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Looking back, it seems from a technological standpoint that we were in a really important transitional time going into the ’90s.

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The coaching staff has a pretty good idea who some of the best players in that position are, but at the moment, they just want to develop the skills, from a return standpoint.

From Los Angeles Times

"By integrating twisted photonic crystals with MEMS, we have a platform that is not only powerful from a physics standpoint but also compatible with the way modern photonics are manufactured."

From Science Daily

I have my health benefits covered, I’m on Medicare and want to work 15 hours a week’ is actually quite attractive from a balance-sheet standpoint.”

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