Definition of ABEND

abend

Plural: abends

Noun

  • The abnormal termination of a program.
  • Termination of a process prior to completion.

Verb

  • To terminate abnormally.

Examples

  • The nightly invoicing job abended at 3 a.m.

Origin / Etymology

Blend of abnormal + end

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