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debugged

 

[ dɪˈbʌɡd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer programming

Debugged refers to the process of identifying and removing errors, bugs, or defects from computer software or hardware. This term is commonly used in programming and software development. It is an essential practice to ensure that code runs smoothly and delivers the intended outcomes. When an application fails to function as expected, developers will debug it to locate the problematic part of the code.

Synonyms

corrected, fixed, resolved, troubleshot

Examples of usage

  • The team debugged the software before its release.
  • She spent hours debugging the application.
  • After debugging, the program started functioning correctly.

Translations

Translations of the word "debugged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 depurado

🇮🇳 डिबग किया गया

🇩🇪 debugged

🇮🇩 diperbaiki

🇺🇦 дебагований

🇵🇱 debugged

🇯🇵 デバッグ済み

🇫🇷 débogué

🇪🇸 depurado

🇹🇷 hata ayıklanmış

🇰🇷 디버그됨

🇸🇦 تم تصحيح الأخطاء

🇨🇿 odladěný

🇸🇰 debugged

🇨🇳 调试过的

🇸🇮 debugged

🇮🇸 aflýst

🇰🇿 дебагталған

🇬🇪 დისკუსირებული

🇦🇿 debug edilmiş

🇲🇽 depurado

Etymology

The term 'debugged' has its roots in the early days of computing. The word 'debug' itself is derived from the combination of 'bug', referring to an imperfection or glitch in a system, and the prefix 'de-', which implies removal or reversal. In the context of technology, the term was popularized by computer scientists in the 20th century, particularly following an anecdote involving Grace Hopper, who famously removed a moth from a computer. This incident metaphorically linked the presence of unwanted errors in programming to the concept of bugs in engineering. Over the years, as programming languages and software applications developed, debugging became a crucial phase of the software development lifecycle, leading to the widespread adoption of the term 'debugging' to describe the act of fixing errors in code.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,293, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.