endpoint
|end/point|
B2
/ˈɛndˌpɔɪnt/
final location
Etymology
Etymology Information
'endpoint' originates from the combination of 'end' and 'point', where 'end' meant 'final part' and 'point' meant 'specific location'.
Historical Evolution
'endpoint' was formed in modern English by combining the words 'end' and 'point'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'final point', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a point at the end of a process or system, often used in computing and networking to refer to a specific location for data exchange.
The endpoint of the API is where the client sends requests.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45