Debug

usgb/ˈdiːbʌɡ/
verb

To find and remove errors in a program or a piece of equipment.

I spent hours debugging the software.
Visual representation of "debug" - To find and remove errors in a program or a piece of equipment.

Often appears as...

  • debug the code
  • debug the program

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Technical

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Tech Context

Used in tech fields relating to computer programming and electronic systems.

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The developer had to debug the new app before launch.
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Problem-Solving

Implies careful analysis to find and fix complex problems, usually in software.

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After debugging the security system, it worked flawlessly.
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Time Consuming

Can describe a long, sometimes frustrating process often encountered by programmers.

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Debugging this critical error took the entire day.
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