Exception: meaning, definitions and examples

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exception

[ ɪkˈsɛpʃən ]

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handling errors

An exception is an event, which occurs during the execution of a program, that disrupts the normal flow of the program's instructions. It is usually caused by errors in the code or unexpected conditions.

Synonyms

error, issue, problem

Examples of usage

Try to catch the exception before it crashes the program.
When an exception is thrown, the program jumps to the nearest exception handler.
The exception was caused by a division by zero error.

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unusual occurrence

An exception can also refer to something that is not part of the general rule or standard. It is an unusual or exceptional case.

Synonyms

anomaly, deviation, outlier

Examples of usage

She is an exception to the usual pattern of behavior.
In this case, we will make an exception to the rule.
The company made an exception for their most loyal customers.

Translations

Translations of the word "exception" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exceção

🇮🇳 अपवाद

🇩🇪 Ausnahme

🇮🇩 pengecualian

🇺🇦 виключення

🇵🇱 wyjątek

🇯🇵 例外 (れいがい)

🇫🇷 exception

🇪🇸 excepción

🇹🇷 istisna

🇰🇷 예외 (yeoae)

🇸🇦 استثناء

🇨🇿 výjimka

🇸🇰 výnimka

🇨🇳 例外 (lìwài)

🇸🇮 izjema

🇮🇸 undantekning

🇰🇿 ерекше жағдай

🇬🇪 გამონაკლისი

🇦🇿 istisna

🇲🇽 excepción

Word origin

The word 'exception' originated from the Latin word 'exceptio', which means 'a speaking out'. Over time, it evolved to include the sense of 'making an exception' or 'excluding something'. The concept of exceptions in programming languages also contributed to the modern usage of the term.

See also: except, exceptional, exceptionality.