Short for abnormal end, abend is a term used to describe when a program or task terminates without warning. If an abend occurs, it is usually followed by an error message indicating the last the program's last operation, the file the caused it, or where in the memory the malfunction occurred.
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- An ABEND is an abnormal termination of software, or a program crash. This usage derives from an error message from the IBM OS/360, IBM zOS operating systems. Usually capitalized, but may appear as "abend".
(1) Acronym for abnormal end of task. It refers to software crashes or lossage. Derives from an error message on the IBM 360.
(2) Acronym for Absent By Enforced Net Deprivation. Sent in e-mailsubject lines warning friends and others of forced loss of Internet access (due to moving, network outages, or illness).
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