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 triumphant story often taught in American schools sees the integration of Central High as an end point — but the story actually continued for another six decades. —Time, 4 Sep. 2025

The other end point for the movie is the death of John Lennon. —Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025

Communicating career goals ensures leaders know that reliability is not the end point but the foundation for greater responsibility. —Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

This notion may have finally reached its end point. —Book Marks august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025

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