end point

noun

|Updated on: 19 Jun 2018

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 play \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

Recent Examples of end point from the Web

For Argentina, this World Cup represents an end point, the conclusion to a story.

— brian straus, SI.com, "Magnitude of Iceland's World Cup Debut vs. Argentina Not Lost on Confident Underdog," 15 June 2018
But perhaps the biggest danger is when climbers treat the summit as the journey's end point.

— katy scott, CNN, "The dangers of oxygen deprivation on Everest," 4 June 2018
Organizers are also planning to market the plaza as a starting or ending point for people visiting area wineries on the Sunnyslope Wine Trail.

— john sowell, idahostatesman, "Caldwell's downtown has suffered for 50 years. Is its rebirth finally at hand? | Idaho Statesman," 4 May 2018
But, as time progresses, the different starting points lead to very different end points.

— chris lee, Ars Technica, "Random quantum circuit easiest way to beat classical computer," 1 May 2018
Oh, and those producers and executive producers all get back end points on album sales, as do the songwriters.

— refinery29.com, "Christina Aguilera Is Making A Power Move On Her Next Album," 3 May 2018
The Alive Center in Naperville, 500 W. 5th Ave., was the starting and ending point of a mile-long Walk 4 Life benefit proposed by Naperville Central graduate Angela Adamo, who is now attending Illinois State University.

— david sharos, Naperville Sun, "Teen-organized suicide awareness event outdraws expectations in Naperville," 14 Apr. 2018
But unlike the settlers, that claim is my starting point, not my end point.

— yossi klein halevi, WSJ, "Israelis, Palestinians and the Necessary Injustice of Partition," 13 Apr. 2018
This area will be the location of the future extension of Rockside Woods Boulevard north from its current end point at the Embassy Suites Hotel.

— laura bednar, cleveland.com, "Independence road construction set to begin later this year," 9 Apr. 2018

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