end endpoint
[/ɛnd ˈɛndpɔɪnt/]
nounpl: end endpoints
ponto final, ponto de extremidade
1. The final point or terminus of a line, route, or process
The end endpoint of the highway is marked with a sign.
O ponto final da rodovia é marcado com uma placa.
2. In technology/computing: a device or application that serves as a source or destination for network communication
Each computer is an end endpoint connected to the network.
Cada computador é um ponto final conectado à rede.
3. In software development: a URL or API route that serves a specific function
The API end endpoint returns user data when called.
O ponto final da API retorna dados do usuário quando chamado.
This term is primarily used in technical and computing contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English. In Brazil, 'ponto final' is the colloquial term, while 'ponto de extremidade' is preferred in formal technical documentation. The term 'end endpoint' itself is somewhat redundant in English (endpoint already implies 'end'), but is sometimes used for emphasis in technical specifications.
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