1. past tense and past participle of debug: removed errors or defects from computer software or hardware
Usage: computing
2. past tense and past participle of debug: removed concealed listening devices from a room or building
Usage: espionage; security

Examples

• The programmer debugged the application before the release.
• She debugged the code and found three syntax errors.
• The software was thoroughly debugged during testing.
• Security experts debugged the conference room before the meeting.
• The team debugged the system overnight to fix the crashes.
• After the room was debugged, they could speak freely.
• He debugged the program using specialized software tools.