standpoint — A particular attitude or way of considering a matter; a perspective or viewpoint from which something is evaluated or understood.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A particular attitude or way of considering a matter; a perspective or viewpoint from which something is evaluated or understood.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstændˌpɔɪnt/
Korean meaning: 관점, 입장, 견해
Korean pronunciation: 스탠드-포인트 (강세: 스탠드)
Example Sentences
- From a cat's standpoint, humans are just unpaid servants.
- From a scientific standpoint, this theory needs more evidence.
- From a student's standpoint, summer vacation is never long enough.
standpoint
NOUN//ˈstændˌpɔɪnt//
A particular attitude or way of considering a matter; a perspective or viewpoint from which something is evaluated or understood.
A particular attitude or way of considering a matter; a perspective or viewpoint from which something is evaluated or understood.
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From the grand point above to the standpoint below!
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Origin
From German 'Standpunkt', a compound word that literally means 'standing point'. This was adopted into English in the 19th century to express the idea of a position from which one views or considers something.
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“From a cat's standpoint, humans are just unpaid servants.”
“From a scientific standpoint, this theory needs more evidence.”
“From a student's standpoint, summer vacation is never long enough.”
“We need to examine this issue from multiple standpoints.”
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