endpoint

American  

[end-point] / ˈɛndˌpɔɪnt /

Or end point

noun

Mathematics.

1. the point on each side of an interval marking its extremity on that side.

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Etymology

Origin of endpoint

First recorded in 1895–1900; end ¹ + point

Example Sentences

Griffith is one endpoint of a chain reaction across oil drillers, refiners, tanker operators and financial markets set off in recent weeks by the prospect of war with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

The study met the primary endpoint, with petrelintide producing 10.7% mean weight loss against 1.7% weight loss in the placebo group.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

However, other experts say the focus has to be on the primary endpoint as that is what the trial was designed to test.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The company said it’s starting a Phase III program on the oral drug elecoglipron after it said obese or overweight participants with at least one comorbidity met the primary endpoint in a Phase IIb trial.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

In declaring that the using of knowledge is the proper endpoint in study, it is important that the breadth of meaning of the term use be held in mind.

From How to Study and Teaching How to Study by McMurry, Frank M. (Frank Morton)