as in amending
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 debugging
In such systems based on multiple agents, some agents assist in generating code and some in testing and debugging it.
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Julius Černiauskas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Diana Hu, a YC partner, points out that current AI models struggle with debugging complex code issues, often requiring human intervention.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
These initiatives reflect Patagonia’s approach to debugging cultural misalignments, ensuring that the organization’s systems, teams, and outcomes consistently align with its foundational mission.
—Aj Thomas, Forbes, 24 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
Julius Černiauskas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Diana Hu, a YC partner, points out that current AI models struggle with debugging complex code issues, often requiring human intervention.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
These initiatives reflect Patagonia’s approach to debugging cultural misalignments, ensuring that the organization’s systems, teams, and outcomes consistently align with its foundational mission.
—Aj Thomas, Forbes, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debugging
Verb
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By intent of the Founders, amending the Constitution is an arduous process.—
Nolan Finley,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, the process of amending the Constitution is intentionally difficult, aimed at ensuring broad support for changes and limiting alterations to foundational laws.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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The French formulation contains a blend of oils that nourish the hair while correcting its color.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Mike kept rewriting it, especially the ending scene in the bar.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
19 Dec. 2024
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Can anyone knock Swift off her throne, or will The Tortured Poets Department keep rewriting the record books?—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Debugging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debugging. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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