Definition of Debugger

1. Noun. A program that helps in locating and correcting programming errors.

Generic synonyms: Computer Program, Computer Programme, Program, Programme
Derivative terms: Debug

Definition of Debugger

1. Noun. (programming) A computer program that helps the user to test and debug other programs, by enabling their step-by-step execution controlled by the user, setting of breakpoints, and monitoring values of variables. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Debugger

1. one that debugs [n -S] - See also: debugs

Lexicographical Neighbors of Debugger

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debugger (current term)
debuggers
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debulk
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debulking of tumour
debulking operation
debulks
debunching
debunk
debunkable
debunked
debunker

Literary usage of Debugger

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. SAS(R) 9.1.3 Language Reference:: Dictionary, Fifth Edition, Volumes 1-4 by SAS Institute (2006)
"When the last iteration has finished, a message appears in the debugger LOG ... You can use the debugger only with a DATA step, and not with a PROC step. ..."

2. SAS(R) Component Language 9.1:: Reference, Volumes 1 and 2 by SAS Institute (2004)
"The SCL debugger also enables you to suspend the execution of one program ... The SCL debugger interface consists of two windows, the debugger SOURCE window ..."

3. Altova Xmlspy 2005 User & Reference Manual by Altova (2005)
"11 SOAP debugger In this section you will learn how to: • Send and receive SOAP requests using the SOAP debugger • Set breakpoints for sending and receiving ..."

4. SAS Guide to Applications Development, 2nd Ed. by SAS Institute (2004)
"After you turn on the debugger, you must recompile your SCL. See SAS Component Language: Reference for details on using the SCL debugger. ..."

5. SAS/AF 9.1 Procedure Guide by Institute SAS Institute (2004)
"DEBUG <ON I OFF> turns the SAS Component Language source-level debugger on or off. If you use the DEBUG command without an argument, the debugger is turned ..."

6. Sas/fsp 9.1 Procedures Guide by SAS Institute, Institute SAS Institute (2004)
"If you use the DEBUG command without an argument, the debugger is turned on. You cannot turn the debugger off while a debugger command is active. ..."

7. SAS 9.1.3 Language Reference: Concepts by SAS Institute (2005)
"Because the debugger is interactive, you can repeat the process of issuing ... To invoke the debugger, add the DEBUG option to the DATA statement and ..."

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