Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈæbɛnd/
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/əˈbɛnd/
Noun
The abnormal termination of a program.
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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.
Termination of a process prior to completion.
Verb
To terminate abnormally.
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The nightly invoicing job abended at 3 a.m.