standpoint
noun
stand·point
ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint 
: 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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Even coach Mike McCarthy said last week that Parsons hasn’t missed much from a scheme standpoint and looks to be in great shape.
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Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2024
The offensive linemen have gained more comfort with what Butch Barry, their position coach, wants from a technique standpoint, and should play together in concert, like an orchestra.
—Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
From a personnel standpoint, this year’s group is vastly different than the River Hill team that won the 2023 3A state championship.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
From a population standpoint, however, sparing one fawn won’t have any impact on the local deer herd (or the local skunks).
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
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Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2024
The offensive linemen have gained more comfort with what Butch Barry, their position coach, wants from a technique standpoint, and should play together in concert, like an orchestra.
—Pierre Taylor, Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
From a personnel standpoint, this year’s group is vastly different than the River Hill team that won the 2023 3A state championship.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
From a population standpoint, however, sparing one fawn won’t have any impact on the local deer herd (or the local skunks).
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 23 May 2024
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“Standpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standpoint. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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standpoint
noun
stand·point
ˈstan(d)-ˌpȯint
: a position from which things are viewed and according to which they are compared and judged
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