verb🔗ShareTo search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery."The programmer spent the afternoon debugging the new software, fixing all the errors that caused it to crash. "computingtechnologyelectronicsinternetmachinetechnicalsystemprocessdevicefunctionworkscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove a hidden electronic surveillance device from (somewhere)."The IT technician had to debug the classroom computer, as it kept showing strange messages, suggesting a hidden surveillance device. "electronicstechnologydevicepolicetechnicalsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove insects from (somewhere), especially lice."After spending the day playing outside in the woods, the children needed debugging to remove any ticks or lice. "insectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe process of finding and resolving bugs or defects that prevent correct operation of computer software or a system."The software team spent the entire afternoon on debugging the new application to fix the login problem. "computingtechnicalelectronicsinternetmachinesystemprocessfunctiondevicetechnologyworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
