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standpoint

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈstændˌpɔɪnt/ · UK /ˈstændpɔɪnt/

standpoint means: A way of thinking about or judging something, based on your position or interests.

noun

POINT OF VIEWB2

A way of thinking about or judging something, based on your position or interests.

  • I understand your standpoint.
  • From a practical standpoint, this design works well.
  • Have you considered the problem from the workers’ standpoint?

How to use it: from someone’s standpoint (From her standpoint, the decision was unfair.); from a particular standpoint (From a financial standpoint, the plan makes sense.)

Similar words: point of view, perspective, viewpoint

Common phrases: from my standpoint, financial standpoint, practical standpoint

Questions about standpoint

What does standpoint mean?

A way of thinking about or judging something, based on your position or interests.

What is standpoint in other languages?

Türkçe: bakış açısı · Español: punto de vista · Français: point de vue · Deutsch: Standpunkt · Italiano: punto di vista · 日本語: 観点

How do you pronounce standpoint?

In American English /ˈstændˌpɔɪnt/; in British English /ˈstændpɔɪnt/.

How do you use standpoint in a sentence?

I understand your standpoint. From a practical standpoint, this design works well.

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