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dev | debug |

As an abbreviation dev

is (irish history) a common abbreviated name for , former president of ireland.

As a verb debug is

(computer science) to search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.

dev

English

(wikipedia dev)

Etymology 1

(en)

Noun

  • developer
  • development
  • (computing, UNIX) device
    • Derived terms
    * devkit

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (Armenian mythology) a monster, dragon, serpent, or giant
  • (Armenian mythology) immortal spirits who inhabit old ruins
    • ----

    debug

    English

    (debugging)

    Verb

    (debugg)
  • (computer science) To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.
  • (electronics) To remove a hidden electronic surveillance device from (somewhere).
  • (US) To remove insects from (somewhere).

    • Synonyms

    * diagnose * troubleshoot

    Derived terms

    * debugger

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