Debug

Quick meaning: Debug is a verb meaning (computer science) To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.

Meaning

(computer science) To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.

More Meanings

1. (electronics) To remove a hidden electronic surveillance device from (somewhere).
2. (US) To remove insects from (somewhere), especially lice.
3. The action, or a session, of reviewing source code to find and eliminate errors.

Example Sentences

You can debug yourself at home with various over-the-counter medications.

It debugs all program errors, including those that are hardware initiated.

Additionally, it's up to you to remember to remove this cron entry when you've debugged the firewall.

Typical fees: $75 to check a particular telephone, $125 to debug one room, $500 to debug a suite of offices— all plus expenses and transportation.

Word Forms

• debugs
• debugging
• debugged

Synonyms for debug

Depending on context, synonyms include diagnose, troubleshoot, delouse.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include vetting, cleanup, cleaning, clean-up, purging, refine.

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