endpoint
8 synonyms and 0 antonyms for endpoint, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A single specific address on a server that a program can send a request to in order to get data or make something happen; each endpoint does one job, such as returning a list of customers or creating a new order.
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun technical
A single specific address on a server that a program can send a request to in order to get data or make something happen; each endpoint does one job, such as returning a list of customers or creating a new order.
“The login endpoint is rejecting our requests with a 401 error.”
How to use endpoint
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Technical in both senses; the security sense appears mainly in IT and corporate documents.
Etymology
A compound of end and point.
Full origin of endpoint →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an endpoint and an API?
An API is the overall interface a service offers — the set of things it lets other programs do and the rules for asking. An endpoint is one individual address within that interface. A single API usually has many endpoints.
What is the difference between an endpoint and a webhook?
With an endpoint, your program starts the conversation by sending a request and waiting for the answer. With a webhook, the other service starts the conversation by sending you a message when something happens. A webhook is delivered to an endpoint that you provide.
Is an endpoint the same as a URL?
An endpoint is usually written as a URL, but the word carries the extra meaning that this address is part of a program-facing interface rather than a page a person would open and read.