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Optimize vs Debug - What's the difference?

optimize | debug |

As verbs the difference between optimize and debug

is that optimize is (originally|intransitive) to act optimistically or as an optimist while debug is (computer science) to search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery.

optimize

English

Alternative forms

* optimise (UK )

Verb

(optimiz)
  • (originally) To act optimistically or as an optimist.
  • To make (something) optimal.
  • To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.
  • To become optimal.

    • Related terms

    * optimal * optimism * optimist * optimum

    Synonyms

    * (to make optimal) perfect * (to make more efficient) enhance, hone, improve, perfect

    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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