as in to amend
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 debug
Marketed as the first AI capable of independently completing software development tasks, Devin wowed audiences with its ability to debug, deploy applications, and manage GitHub issues.
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Quora, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Microsoft found that without this approach, models are quite notably bad at debugging tasks.
—Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
In such systems based on multiple agents, some agents assist in generating code and some in testing and debugging it.
—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
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Quora, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Microsoft found that without this approach, models are quite notably bad at debugging tasks.
—Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
In such systems based on multiple agents, some agents assist in generating code and some in testing and debugging it.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debug
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The Financial Times report said Hutchison could potentially bring in other investors or participants to amend the deal, including terminal operator DP World and Chinese ocean carrier Cosco Shipping.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
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The office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta provided a statement to Fox News Digital addressing the U.S. Department of Justice sending a letter warning of a June 9 deadline to amend its policies to bar trans athletes from girls' sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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That misunderstanding was corrected in short order and chalked up to a learning experience.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Most violations were corrected during the inspection.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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At the same time, the response to that show set up Lloyd’s vision to rewrite the rules.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The measures would have rewritten principles in the country’s founding document, a treaty between Māori tribal leaders and representatives of the British Crown signed at the time New Zealand was colonized.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Christian Science Monitor,
5 June 2025
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Irreparable harm normally means a harm that monetary damages can’t later remedy.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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At the time, Boeing had plenty of work ahead to prepare the vehicle for routine spaceflight – including more ground tests and potential modifications to remedy its propulsion system woes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Access to capital must be reformed and more funding should be directed to women.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In 2022, the nonpartisan groups League of Women Voters of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government sued, alleging that the Utah legislature violated Utahns’ constitutional right to alter and reform their government when lawmakers repealed and replaced Proposition 4.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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“Debug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debug. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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