as in to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
the computer program ran much faster after it was debugged
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Recent Examples of debug
As equipment and facilities coalesced in SWIFT’s dedicated 4,000-square-foot space, Rolf H. Brunner, who had managed a good portion of the sector designs along with development of the vacuum metal-deposition equipment, took responsibility under Wu for equipment installation, startup, and debugging.
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IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024
While the program will gather feedback about tools, performance tuning, debugging utilities, and plenty of other aspects of game development, it’s also designed for input from game studios that aren’t shipping games on Xbox.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
Some coding-specific shortcuts are also available for debugging, adding logs and comments, and translating code into other languages.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
In the complex world of AI applications, the ability to gain real-time insights, track key metrics and streamline debugging processes is invaluable.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024
While the program will gather feedback about tools, performance tuning, debugging utilities, and plenty of other aspects of game development, it’s also designed for input from game studios that aren’t shipping games on Xbox.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
Some coding-specific shortcuts are also available for debugging, adding logs and comments, and translating code into other languages.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
In the complex world of AI applications, the ability to gain real-time insights, track key metrics and streamline debugging processes is invaluable.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debug
Verb
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First filed in October, the complaint was amended in December to include Carter's name in December.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The suit was amended in December 2024 to include Carter.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2025
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In 2016 and 2019, the U.S. Marine Corps corrected the identities of two of the men in the photo, further fueling confusion.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Feb. 2025
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Beterbiev must correct his tendency to leap into his punches in the rematch, because Bivol was able to time those attacks well.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
21 Feb. 2025
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The follow-up joke [about the Coneheads] was rewritten in rehearsal.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The toddlers were treated using gene therapy, through which patients are given a harmless virus containing healthy versions of a defective gene in order to remedy the problem.—
David Prosser,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Make a move to remedy the challenging energy by thinking outside the box for help.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The American people registered their verdict on the bloated, corrupt federal bureaucracy on November 5, 2024 by voting for President Trump and his promises to sweepingly reform the federal government.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The task force recommends setting aside green cards for scientists and engineers in specific fields and reforming and expanding the H1B visa program.—
Alison Snyder,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Debug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debug. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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