ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Abend

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈæbɛnd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Abend is a noun meaning (computing) The abnormal termination of a program.

Meaning

(computing) The abnormal termination of a program.

More Meanings

  1. (IEEE) Termination of a process prior to completion.
  2. (computing) To terminate abnormally.

Example Sentences

The nightly invoicing job abended at 3 a.m.
If the programmer can determine the particular file that was being accessed and that caused the Abend, or was in core at the time of the Abend, the solution would be closer at hand.

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