standpoint — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A point of view; a perspective.

   Examples

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

   More examples (2)

   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.

   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.

Noun

1. a mental position from which things are viewed

   Synonyms

   point of viewviewpointstand

   Broader terms

   positionstanceposture

   Examples

   we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians

   teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events