Stance vs. Standpoint — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Stance and Standpoint
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Definitions
Stance
The attitude or position of a standing person or animal, especially the position assumed by an athlete preparatory to action.
Standpoint
A position from which things are considered or judged; a point of view.
Stance
A position or point of view
"Peru ... toughened its stance toward foreign investors" (Abraham Lowenthal).
Standpoint
Point of view; perspective
Bathing once a month may save time, but from a cleanliness standpoint, it's not effective.
Stance
The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.
The fencer’s stance showed he was ready to begin.
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Standpoint
A fixed point or station; a basis or fundamental principle; a position from which objects or principles are viewed, and according to which they are compared and judged.
Stance
One's opinion or point of view.
I don’t agree with your stance on gun control.
Standpoint
A mental position from which things are viewed;
We should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians
Teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events
Stance
A place to stand; a position, a site, a station.
Stance
A foothold or ledge on which to set up a belay.
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Stance
(Scotland) A place for buses or taxis to await passengers; a bus stop, a taxi rank.
Stance
(Scotland) A place where a fair or market is held; a location where a street trader can carry on business.
Stance
A stanza.
Stance
To place, to position, to station; (specifically) to put (cattle) into an enclosure or pen in preparation for sale.
Stance
A stanza.
Stance
A station; a position; a site.
Stance
The position of a player's feet, relative to each other and to the ball, when he is making a stroke or at bat.
Stance
The mental attitude, position, or approach a person adopts in respect to something.
Stance
Standing posture
Stance
A rationalized mental attitude
