standpoint

noun

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

1. A point of view; a perspective.

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

   “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.”