(computer science) To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.
It ranged from the pre-design development of essential components, through the stage of type test and flight test and "debugging" right through to later development of the engine to higher powers and efficiency.
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(electronics) To remove a hidden electronic surveillance device from (somewhere).
It debugs all program errors, including those that are hardware initiated.
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(US) To remove insects from (somewhere), especially lice.
Additionally, it's up to you to remember to remove this cron entry when you've debugged the firewall.
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