bug
Meaning
A "bug" is a defect or error in a computer program or system that causes it to malfunction or produce incorrect results.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "bug" with "glitch," as they can refer to different types of issues in technology.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
was
testing
the
new
app
at
her
kitchen
table
when
she
noticed
that
it
closed
unexpectedly
.
She
found
a
bug
that
made
the
settings
disappear
,
so
she
wrote
a
short
note
and
messaged
her
teammate
for
help
.
They
worked
together
over
a
video
call
,
tried
a
few
quick
fixes
and
then
ran
the
program
again
to
check
the
result
.
After
an
hour
of
testing
they
were
relieved
to
see
that
the
problem
was
fixed
and
the
app
behaved
as
expected
.
Common Phrases
software bug
bug report
bug fix
Synonyms
Related Words
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