EOB: That means the abbreviation

You may come across the abbreviation "EOB" in your job or when programming. We explain the meanings of the acronym here.

This is what the abbreviation EOB stands for

Depending on the context, the abbreviation EOB can have other meanings.

• If you receive the instruction EOB via email or chat at work, the abbreviation means "End of Business".
• This will set you a deadline until when you have to finish the order. The deadline is the end of the trading day or close of business.
• The abbreviation "COB" (Close of Business) is also used here.

That is behind the abbreviation when programming

When programming, the abbreviation EOB stands for something else. It is used in the programming of numerical controls, NC programs for short.

• Here EOB means "End of Block".
• This control character denotes the end of a data block.
• If a data block ends in this way with a subsequent semicolon, this means that the data should only be transmitted up to the control code EOB.