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

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

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical — Shares plunged 44% after Ultragenyx reported that Phase 3 trial results for its drug to treat Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic neurodevelopmental disorder, did not achieve its primary end point. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Similar to Google Maps, online users can enter start and end points into FlockHopper. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Another pair of places known for Marilyn sightings during her lifetime include the world-famous carousel on the Santa Monica pier, the end point of Route 66. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 29 July 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