Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

debug

verb
/ˈdiːbʌɡ/
Definition
The process of identifying and removing errors or bugs in a computer program or system.
Examples
  • After writing the code, the developers stayed late to debug the application.
  • He had to debug the software multiple times before the final release.
  • She used a specific tool to debug the issues in her program.
Meaning
Debugging means to find and fix mistakes in coding so that the software works correctly.
Synonyms
  • fix
  • resolve
  • rectify
  • troubleshoot