Debug /diːˈbʌɡ/

The meaning and definition of Debug, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The action, or a session, of reviewing source code to find and eliminate errors.

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).

Synonyms delouse diagnose troubleshoot

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