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 pontiff will end his visit at the Canary Islands, the end point of what the United Nations has described as one of the world’s deadliest migration routes. —Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 6 June 2026

From there, the match became a test of whether Anisimova could end points quickly or Parry could extend them. —James Hansen, New York Times, 30 May 2026

At each of the four end points, a small panel about 2 to 3 feet wide would be mounted perpendicular to the netting to prevent access. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026

Consider the Mother Road a 2,400-mile design museum, from its start in Chicago to its end point in Santa Monica. —Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 May 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