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Definition of debugger

debugger

/diːˈbʌɡ.ər/
de · bug · ger
Plural:debuggers
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debugger Lexical Profile

debugger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A computer program or utility used by software developers to test, inspect, and eliminate errors (bugs) in other computer programs.

Example

"The developer ran the code through a debugger to pinpoint the exact line causing the memory leak."

2

A person who finds and removes defects, errors, or hidden listening devices from a computer program, electronic system, or room.

Example

"As the team's most experienced debugger, she was always called in when a critical system failure baffled the other engineers."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Debugger. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/debugger
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