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In computing, a method of checking that a computer program is functioning correctly by causing the changing values of all the variables involved to be displayed while the program is running. In this way it becomes possible to narrow down the search for a bug, or error, in the program to the exact instruction that causes the variables to take unexpected values.



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After the insulting words which his master had spoken to him, Dermody's pride was concerned in leaving no trace of his whereabouts; my father might consider it as a trace purposely left with the object of reuniting Mary and me.
The Two Destinies by Collins, Wilkie View in context
Let me entreat you not to lose a moment in sending to make the necessary inquiries; the first trace of her will, I firmly believe, be found at that address.
No Name by Collins, Wilkie View in context
Kotuko made him a tiny harness with a trace to it, and hauled him all over the house- floor, shouting: "Aua
The Second Jungle Book by Kipling, Rudyard View in context
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