Finishpunt

Finishpunt is a Dutch term that refers to the final point, endpoint, or culmination of a route, process, or object. It is a loanword from English “finish point,” and in everyday Dutch the more common word for an endpoint is eindpunt. Finishpunt tends to appear in technical or sport-related contexts where the emphasis is on the conclusive position or moment.

In sports, the finishpunt denotes the precise location where a race or event ends, with official results determined at that point. In transportation and routing, it can describe the terminal stop or terminus of a line or service, representing where a journey ends, even if the ultimate destination might differ in scheduling or passenger intent.

In geographic information systems and mapping, finishpunt is used to indicate the end point of a line or path within a data model, such as the terminus of a road segment or a surveyed boundary. In manufacturing, logistics, and software workflows, finishpunt can refer to the final stage of a process or the final data point in a pipeline, marking completion or handover.

Usage notes: finishpunt is widely understood but less common than eindpunt in formal Dutch. It is more likely encountered in technical documents, sport contexts, or translations from English. When clarity is essential, eindpunt is typically preferred, with finishpunt reserved for specific technical or stylistic purposes. See also eindpunt, terminus.