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endpoint
/ˈɛndˌpɔɪnt/
[/ˈɛndˌpɔɪnt/]
access point
Advancednoun
Definition
A point at which a service or network can be accessed, or a device connected to a network.
Example
Every API endpoint requires a valid token before it returns any sensitive data.
Every API endpoint requires a valid token before it returns any sensitive data.
Etymology
A compound of 'end' and 'point'; the networking sense is modern.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in web development, networking, and cybersecurity.