Synonyms

abend

American

[ab-end, uh-bend] / ˈæbˌɛnd, əˈbɛnd /

Or ABEND

noun

Computer. a sudden or unexpected failure in a software program, application, or operating system, usually causing it to crash.

Example Sentences

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Sweet sentiment, and plaintive songs crowned the bier abend at sunrise.

From Time Magazine Archive

Each went his way without so much as a "good morning" or a guten abend.

From In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country by McCutcheon, John T.

"Guten abend," said both Mr. George and Rollo in reply.

From Rollo in Switzerland by Abbott, Jacob

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