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debugging

 

[ dɪˈbʌɡɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

software development

The process of identifying and fixing errors, bugs, or defects in computer programs.

Synonyms

bug fixing, error fixing, troubleshooting

Examples of usage

  • After hours of debugging, the software engineer finally found the source of the problem.
  • Debugging is an essential step in the software development lifecycle.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act of removing faults or defects from a system.

Synonyms

defect elimination, fault removal, problem-solving

Examples of usage

  • Debugging a malfunctioning machine requires patience and attention to detail.
  • Effective debugging can significantly improve the performance of a system.
Context #3 | Verb

software development

To identify and correct errors, bugs, or defects in computer programs.

Synonyms

fix errors, rectify bugs, troubleshoot

Examples of usage

  • The programmer spent the entire afternoon debugging the code.
  • Debugging is a crucial skill for software developers.

Translations

Translations of the word "debugging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 depuração

🇮🇳 डिबगिंग (Debugging)

🇩🇪 Fehlersuche

🇮🇩 debugging

🇺🇦 налагодження

🇵🇱 debugowanie

🇯🇵 デバッグ (Debaggu)

🇫🇷 débogage

🇪🇸 depuración

🇹🇷 hata ayıklama

🇰🇷 디버깅 (Dibeoging)

🇸🇦 تصحيح الأخطاء (Tashih al-akhṭāʾ)

🇨🇿 ladění

🇸🇰 ladenie

🇨🇳 调试 (tiáoshì)

🇸🇮 razhroščevanje

🇮🇸 aflúsun

🇰🇿 қателерді түзету (qatelerdi tuzetu)

🇬🇪 ქართულად (qartulad)

🇦🇿 səhvləri düzəltmək

🇲🇽 depuración

Word origin

The term 'debugging' originated in the early days of computing when an actual bug (a moth) caused a malfunction in the Harvard Mark II computer in 1947. Since then, debugging has become an essential part of software development to ensure the proper functioning of computer programs.

See also: debug.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,758, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.