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standpoint

noun

ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint

Definition of standpoint

as in perspective

a way of looking at or thinking about something I never thought about it from that standpoint before

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Recent Examples of standpoint From a talent standpoint, Brents is considered the best cornerback on the Dolphins roster. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 From a starting pitcher durability standpoint, the game has changed drastically over the years. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 More than a rebrand From a hardware standpoint, this is very much a continuation of the E-Ray line, just with the new motor at the front and engine at the back. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 From the standpoint that actual football will be played on college campuses in less than a month, the arrival of the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll is good news indeed. — Eddie Timanus, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standpoint

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While everyone tries to photograph the actual eclipse, French prefers a different perspective if viewing the event with friends or family.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Head coach Keith Andrews’ team also have an excellent-looking start from an attacking perspective, with games against Tottenham Hotspur, Leeds United, Sunderland, Bournemouth and Chelsea taking them to the September international break.

— Holly Shand, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of perspective

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Revisit the story of Huckleberry Finn, now told from its character Jim’s viewpoint.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
However, the term can become dangerous when government officials, political appointees, or governing boards use it to determine which viewpoints must be represented in faculty hiring or promotion.

— Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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