entrypoint

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A form of entry point — A location in a program or software library that can be called from outside, and from which the execution of code begins.

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Meanings

nounentrypoint (plural entrypoints)

plural entrypoints

  1. alternativecomputingAlternative form of entry point.

    The entrypoint of all DLLs attached to the process at the time the thread starts will be called.

    1993, James W. McCord, Win32 API: Desktop Reference, page 480
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    Now that the entrypoint is defined, you can now access it from the browser. Pointing your browser to the following URL formatted will direct the request to the entrypoint: […]

    2010, John Mertic, The Definitive Guide to SugarCRM: Better Business Applications, page 21
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APA

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MLA

“entrypoint.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/entrypoint. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “entrypoint,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/entrypoint.

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