standpoint

CEFRB2

/ˈstændpɔɪnt/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A particular way of thinking about a situation.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A point of view; a perspective.

Examples

  • From the standpoint of architectural design, there can be more alternatives to this approach.

  • From this standpoint history can be divided into two main epochs.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • Bathing once a month may save time, but from a cleanliness standpoint, it's not effective.

  • From the standpoint of traditional Chinese culture, it is believed that mind and body are the same and diseases stem from wicked thoughts or energy, while kind thoughts and positive energy will bring blessings and healing to a person.

  • Plus, early in a career, bands are typically winging it from a creative standpoint; after awhile, acts figure out what they’re doing right (or wrong), and are more deliberate about songcraft and execution.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

From a purely legal blank, the contract is valid, but from an ethical perspective it is questionable.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From stand + point, a calque of German Standpunkt. Similar constructions used in other languages, such as Japanese 立場 (tachiba, literally “standing place”).