debugging
Say it: dee-BUG-ing /diːˈbʌɡɪŋ/ · noun
What “debugging” means
Finding and fixing mistakes that stop software working properly.
More precisely: Finding and fixing errors in software; more broadly, systematically tracking down what's going wrong.
Example: “Debugging my sleep meant cutting caffeine, then screens, until the culprit appeared.”
When to use it
In computing, or informally for everyday problems, when you systematically track down a fault and fix it.
Similar words
troubleshooting, diagnosis, fixing
Quick check
An app crashes when you upload a photo, so you trace the fault and repair the faulty code. What are you doing?
upgrading or debugging?
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debugging
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