end point

noun

1

: a point marking the completion of a process or stage of a process

especially : a point in a titration at which a definite effect (such as a color change) is observed

2

usually endpoint

ˈen(d)-ˌpȯint 

: either of two points or values that mark the ends of a line segment or interval

also : a point that marks the end of a ray

Examples of end point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Underlying that peculiarity was the extensive use of the simple, robust, and reliable Geneva drive, originally developed centuries ago for clocks, but now adapted for linear and rotary motions that had to be smooth and precisely locked in at the end points. —IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024

Hundreds gathered at the start/end point where commentators in French and English (heavily Dublin accented) provided verbal updates on arrivals. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024

This year, with the final nominations for The Crown, could be the end point of an era of respectability for Netflix. —Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 June 2024

But in terms of major nominations and prestige shows, this year, with the final nominations for The Crown, could be the end point of an era of respectability for Netflix. —Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

endpoint

noun

end·​point

ˈen(d)-ˌpȯint

: either of two points that mark the ends of a line segment

also : a point that marks the end of a ray

Medical Definition

end point

noun

: a point marking the completion of a process or stage of a process: as

a

: a point in a titration at which a definite effect is observed

b

: the greatest dilution (as of a virus or a vitamin) that will produce a specified effect in a biological system