Endpoint: meaning, definitions and examples

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endpoint

[ ˈɛn(d)ˌpɔɪnt ]

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computing

A point in a network where data is either sent or received

Synonyms

interface, node, terminal

Examples of usage

The data is sent from one endpoint to another
Make sure all endpoints are secure to prevent data breaches

Translations

Translations of the word "endpoint" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ponto de extremidade

🇮🇳 अंत बिंदु

🇩🇪 Endpunkt

🇮🇩 titik akhir

🇺🇦 кінцева точка

🇵🇱 punkt końcowy

🇯🇵 エンドポイント

🇫🇷 point de terminaison

🇪🇸 punto final

🇹🇷 bitiş noktası

🇰🇷 종착점

🇸🇦 نقطة النهاية

🇨🇿 koncový bod

🇸🇰 koncový bod

🇨🇳 终点

🇸🇮 končna točka

🇮🇸 endapunktur

🇰🇿 соңғы нүкте

🇬🇪 საბოლოო წერტილი

🇦🇿 son nöqtə

🇲🇽 punto final

Word origin

The term 'endpoint' originated in the field of computing and networking. It refers to a point in a network where data is either sent or received. Endpoints play a crucial role in data transmission and communication within a network. As technology has advanced, the concept of endpoints has become increasingly important in ensuring secure and efficient data transfer.

See also: end, endeavor, endemic, ending, endless, endlessly, unending.