Debug
/diːˈbʌɡ/
The meaning and definition of Debug, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
- To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.
- To remove a hidden electronic surveillance device from (somewhere).
noun
- The action, or a session, of reviewing source code to find and eliminate errors.
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Synonyms
delouse diagnose troubleshoot
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