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

The end point, dementia, hovers at the top of the Guggenheim’s ramp. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Heart of the Beast takes that to its end point by stripping away not just other genders but other people, leaving just James, his furry companion, and the beautiful indifference of nature. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Tomasetti acknowledges that Galleri's tests did not meet their end points in their clinical studies. — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 23 Sep. 2026

Both players were able to end points quickly, and Sabalenka also showed off some impressive speed in tracking down drop shots. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for end point

• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• nonpoint
• pinpoint
• standpoint

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