debugger UK /diːˈbʌɡə(ɹ)/US /diˈbʌɡəɹ/ noun1 •A computer program that helps the user to test and debug other programs, by enabling their step-by-step execution controlled by the user, setting of breakpoints, and monitoring values of variables.6. Memorandum PDP-23, ID Invisible Debugger, August 20, 1964. — 1965 formsdebuggers