verb🔗ShareTo search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery."The software developer debugged the program until it ran smoothly without any errors. "computingtechnologyelectronicsinternetmachinetechnicalsystemdeviceprocessfunctionworkscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove a hidden electronic surveillance device from (somewhere)."The security team debugged the CEO's office after concerns about industrial espionage. "electronicstechnologydevicepolicesignaltechnicalmachinecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove insects from (somewhere), especially lice."The mother debugged the child's hair, finding and removing several nits. "insectanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading