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standpoint

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/ˈstændpɔɪnt/ · stand-point

A particular attitude or way of considering a matter.

Meanings

nounformal

A particular attitude or way of considering a matter.

کسی معاملے پر غور کرنے کا مخصوص انداز یا نقطہ نظر۔

نقطہ نظر

nuqta nazar

Synonyms

perspectiveviewpointpositionنظریہخیالنقطہ نظر

Antonyms

ignoranceindifferenceapathyنادانیلاپرواہیبے پرواہی

Common Collocations

  • personal standpoint
  • moral standpoint
  • standpoint on issues

Example Sentences

From my standpoint, the policy is beneficial.

میرے نقطہ نظر سے، یہ پالیسی فائدہ مند ہے۔

Mere nuqta nazar se, yeh policy faida mand hai.

It is important to understand different standpoints in a debate.

کسی مباحثے میں مختلف نقاط نظر کو سمجھنا اہم ہے۔

Kisi muhabasay mein mukhtalif nuqta nazar ko samajhna ahem hai.

Her standpoint on environmental issues is quite strong.

ماحولیاتی مسائل پر اس کا نقطہ نظر کافی مضبوط ہے۔

Maholiati masail par us ka nuqta nazar kaafi mazboot hai.

Easily Confused With

point of view:While both terms refer to a perspective, 'standpoint' often implies a more personal or biased view.

Word Family

stand
verbکھڑا ہونا
point
nounنقطہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a view from a point where you stand.

Imagine standing on a hilltop and looking at the landscape below.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نظر کا فرق، اختلاف کا سبب بنتا ہے

Nazar ka farq, ikhtilaf ka sabab banta hai

Differences in viewpoint lead to disagreement.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "stand + point" — the position from which one stands

First known use: 19th century

The word 'standpoint' is formed from 'stand', meaning to place oneself in a position, and 'point', meaning a specific location. The usage has evolved in the 19th century.