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debug modes

debug modes is the plural of debug mode.

Meaning of debug mode

Noun

debug mode (countable and uncountable, plural debug modes)

  1. The mode of a compiler or IDE that allows for debugging, with the availability of information such as variable names and line numbers from the source code.
  2. A (usually hidden) tool or set of tools in a video game used in its development and testing, the use of which typically enables players to cheat, modify the game's behaviour, or perform diagnostics.
    • The debug mode enables full flight around every level, plus you can add a whole mess of objects to the stage at the press of a button.2017, Jeff Ramos, How to access and use Sonic Mania’s debug mode, Polygon

Questions about debug modes

What is debug modes the plural of?
Debug modes is the plural of debug mode.

Words near debug modes in the dictionary

  1. debuffers
  2. debuffing
  3. debuffs
  4. debug
  5. debug mode
  6. debug modes
  7. debugability
  8. debugee
  9. debugees
  10. debuggability
  11. debuggable

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