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Standpoint vs Viewpoint - What's the difference?

standpoint | viewpoint |

As nouns the difference between standpoint and viewpoint

is that standpoint is point of view; perspective while viewpoint is the position from which something is observed or considered; an angle, outlook or point of view.

standpoint

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Point of view; perspective
    • Bathing once a month may save time, but from a cleanliness standpoint , it's not effective.

    viewpoint

    English

    Alternative forms

    * view-point

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The position from which something is observed or considered; an angle, outlook or point of view.