Word
abend
/ˈæbɛnd/
Definition
n. a specific error or problem that happens in a computer program. It is a technical word used to describe a situation where the program stops working correctly.
n. a specific error or exception condition in a computer program. Often used in the context of mainframe computing to describe a system-generated error that halts execution.
Examples
“The system crashed with an abend after the file was corrupted.”
“The technician spent the entire afternoon trying to trace the abend back to a specific line of code.”
“In legacy mainframe environments, an abend is typically followed by a diagnostic dump to help developers identify the exact point where the program failed to execute properly.”
Examples
simple
“The system crashed with an abend after the file was corrupted.”
contextual
“The technician spent the entire afternoon trying to trace the abend back to a specific line of code.”
complex
“In legacy mainframe environments, an abend is typically followed by a diagnostic dump to help developers identify the exact point where the program failed to execute properly.”
Etymology
Blend of abnormal + end.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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