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
But at that point, will humans still be able to understand or debug them?
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Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
Human engineers also iteratively refine their solutions, running tests and debugging unexpected behaviors, an approach that LLMs struggle to copy.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
And this data must not be retained, including via logging or for debugging, after the response is returned to the user.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The Bread Code When things go wrong, debugging can be tricky.
—Ars Technica, 28 Nov. 2024
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Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
Human engineers also iteratively refine their solutions, running tests and debugging unexpected behaviors, an approach that LLMs struggle to copy.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
And this data must not be retained, including via logging or for debugging, after the response is returned to the user.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
The Bread Code When things go wrong, debugging can be tricky.
—Ars Technica, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debug
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Consequently, in recent years, all of the major American professional sports leagues have amended their ownership rules to permit investment by private equity firms.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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As a compromise to address residents’ concerns, the expansion plan was amended and the scope reduced by about 80% since a Jan. 16 county board meeting, Davidson said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Editor's note: This story and headline have been corrected to note that after publication the banker and Pure said no letter of intent had been signed and the company remains for sale.—
Aaron Weitzman,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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However, this should correct itself after the first wash.—
Loren Brutsch,
Health,
31 Mar. 2025
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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
30 Mar. 2025
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Some on the left accuse conservatives of rewriting coronavirus history.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
30 Mar. 2025
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Restaurants with over 30 demerits are required to fix the worst issues immediately and remedy the rest within 48 hours.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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Through a statement from its public relations company, the Park District said the contractor responded immediately during the OSHA site visit to put in place safety precautions to remedy the issue.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Advocates say the state’s top leadership has been hesitant to meaningfully reform the systems that kept her behind bars.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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Following calls to reduce the regulatory burden imposed on businesses, the European Union is poised to reform a series of laws passed under the EU Green Deal that required businesses to address climate change.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Debug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debug. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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