endpoint

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Endpoint' is a term used to describe the destination or final result of a path or process. It is the final stop or goal one wants to reach at the end.

Examples in Different Contexts

In environmental monitoring, 'endpoint' devices can collect and send data about specific conditions. An environmental scientist might comment, 'This endpoint sensor provides real-time data on water quality in the lake.'

Practice Scenarios

Medicine

Scenario:

The approval of our trial will depend on the positive outcomes of the controlled study. Let's focus on our key indicators.

Response:

I think patient recovery time should be one of the primary endpoints in our clinical trial.

Business

Scenario:

Team, we have been tasked with a new project, and the client is emphasizing efficiency. Can we define key milestones?

Response:

Absolutely, establishing explicit endpoints for each milestone will increase our efficiency.