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debugging

noun

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Meaning

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The process of identifying and removing errors or bugs from computer code or software.

Example Sentence

The software developer spent hours debugging the complex program to fix the critical errors before the launch.

Usage Note

Used in computer science and software development to describe the essential process of finding and fixing mistakes in code to ensure a program runs correctly and reliably.