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REDEFINE X(250) by X(245) - Is it possible

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. X(245) can be refined to X(250)

  4. Author should learn COBOL
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Explanation

REDEFINES allows redefining a data item with another of equal or smaller length. Redefining X(250) with X(245) is valid - the smaller length is permitted. The reverse (X(245) to X(250)) would not be allowed.

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