Meaning of the word endpoint in English

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endpoint

US /ˈendˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈendˌpɔɪnt/
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Noun

1.

the final point in a process or at the end of a journey

Example:
The project's endpoint is the successful launch of the new software.
We reached the endpoint of our hike at the summit of the mountain.
2.

a remote computing device that communicates with a network

Example:
Securing every endpoint in the network is crucial for cybersecurity.
Mobile phones, laptops, and servers can all be considered endpoints.
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