debug

American  

[dee-buhg] / diˈbʌg /

verb (used with object)

debugged, debugging

1. to detect and remove defects or errors from.

2. to remove electronic bugs from (a room or building).

3. Computers. to detect and remove errors from (a computer program).

4. to rid (a garden, plant, etc.) of insect pests, as by the application of a pesticide.

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debug British  

/ diːˈbʌɡ /

verb

1. to locate and remove concealed microphones from (a room, etc)

2. to locate and remove defects in (a device, system, plan, etc)

3. to remove insects from

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noun

1. 1. something, esp a computer program, that locates and removes defects in (a device, system, etc)

   2. ( as modifier )

      a debug program

Other Word Forms

• debugger noun

Etymology

Origin of debug

First recorded in 1940–45; de- + bug ¹

Example Sentences

He encourages users to engage with the technology as a dynamic co-pilot for tasks ranging from debugging code to planning a vacation.

From MarketWatch

In 2017, an employee typed the wrong command during a debugging procedure, resulting in the shutdown of more servers than expected.

From Los Angeles Times

The assembly, debugging, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of production equipment are also prohibited from export without permission, the announcement added.

From BBC

The quick turnaround raises questions about how much time county officials allotted to debug the software and train employees.

From Los Angeles Times

Lured by a better price and shinier features, Riverside, Inyo and Monterey counties made the switch to Genasys after spending about a year testing, debugging and training staff on the software.

From Los Angeles Times

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