5 letter words starting with DEB

Debug

Parts of Speech: verb

Definition: To identify and remove errors or defects from (a computer program or system).

Pronunciations: US: /diˈbʌɡ/; UK: /diːˈbʌɡ/

Origin and Usage: The term "debug" originated in the 1940s and was first used in reference to removing insects from electrical equipment. The term was later adopted by computer programmers to refer to the process of identifying and removing errors from computer programs. The term is now widely used in the field of computer science and technology.

Synonyms: troubleshoot, fix, correct, repair, rectify

Related Words: error, fault, issue, glitch, crash

Example Sentences:

• He spent hours trying to debug the code.
• The programmer used a debugger to find and fix the error.
• Debugging is an important part of software development.

Debit

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: As a noun, debit refers to an entry on the left side of an account, which represents an increase in assets or a decrease in liabilities. As a verb, it means to record a sum as a debit in an account.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈdɛbɪt/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈdɛbɪt/

Origin and Usage: The word debit comes from the Latin word "debitum," meaning "something owed." It has been used in English since the 15th century and is commonly used in accounting and finance contexts.

Synonyms: Charge, entry, item, record, posting.

Related Words: Credit, asset, money, check, funds.

Example Sentences:

• When the company purchased new equipment, they debited the amount to the fixed assets account.
• He forgot to debit the payment from the customers account.
• The bank debited her account for the monthly service fee.
• He had to debit his savings account to pay for the unexpected car repair.