debug
verb (used with object)
to detect and remove defects or errors from.
debugging
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present participleof debug.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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Many of the mundane, routine tasks, like debugging code, can be done by AI.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
Anthropic says Fable 5 is exceptionally good at writing and debugging software code, answering complex research questions and analyzing images.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
"Thanks to generative AI, researchers with a limited background in data science won't always need to form wide collaborations or spend hours debugging code," Tarca said.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 21, 2026
Koh handled all the coding or debugging work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Used only in a debugging context. :chawmp: /n./
From The Jargon File, Version 4.0.0, 24 Jul 1996 by Eric S. Raymond
