Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta

debug

Pronunciation: [diːˈbʌɡ]

Word

Context: "technology"

(verb) to find and fix problems in computer programs or software. When you 'debug' a program, you are looking for mistakes that make it not work properly.

Example

I spent all afternoon debugging my code, and now the program runs perfectly.

Example

I couldn't debug the software because the errors were too difficult to find.

Example

How long does it usually take to debug a complex application?

Context: "technology"

(noun) a mistake or error in a computer program that needs to be fixed. Just like how a polluter can hurt the environment, a 'debug' can make a program not work well.

Example

The developers discovered a debug in the game that was causing it to crash.

Example

There were no debugs found after the latest update, so everything was running smoothly.

Example

What are the most common types of debugs in software development?

0s
0s