endepunktene

Endepunktene is a Norwegian term that denotes the endpoints or terminal points of something. It is used across various fields to describe where a process, interval, or interface begins or ends, and it can also refer to interfaces or measures that mark the completion of a task or stage.

In geometry, endepunktene are the endpoints of a line segment or a curve—the two points where the segment or the curve starts and finishes. In other mathematical contexts, they may indicate boundary points of a set or domain, such as the endpoints of a closed interval [a, b].

In medicine and clinical research, endepunktene (endpoints) are measurable outcomes used to assess the effects of an intervention. A primary endpoint is the main outcome the study is designed to evaluate, while secondary endpoints provide additional information about effectiveness or safety. Examples include overall survival, progression-free survival, response rate, and adverse events.

In computing and information technology, an API endpoint or service endpoint is a specific URL or URI that client applications use to access a service or resource. Endpoints define the interface between systems and are central to how web services are consumed and integrated.

Etymology and usage notes: endepunkt combines the words for “end” and “point,” mirroring related terms in German (Endpunkt) and English (endpoint). The plural form endepunktene is used when referring to multiple such points in Norwegian discourse.