Exception
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
An event that occurs during the performance of the process that causes a diversion from the normal flow of the process. Exceptions are generated by an unanticipated event within a process due to an undefined or unknown input, undefined or unexpected outcome, or unforeseen sequencing of a task or event.
Framework senses
- §1
- An event that occurs during the performance of the process that causes a diversion from the normal flow of the process. Exceptions are generated by an unanticipated event within a process due to an undefined or unknown input, undefined or unexpected outcome, or unforeseen sequencing of a task or event.
- §1
- a deliberate act of omission
- §2
- an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization
- §3
- grounds for adverse criticism