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standpoint.

A point of view; a perspective.

10 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈstændpɔɪnt/
  1. A point of view; a perspective.

    Bathing once a month may save time, but from a cleanliness standpoint, it's not effective.
Where this word comes from

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

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