programchecking

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræmˌtʃek.ɪŋ/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræmˌtʃek.ɪŋ/

The act of looking over a computer program to make sure it works right.

The teacher did some programchecking before letting the class play the new game.

SYNONYMS

code review program inspection software checking code verification program testing

RELATED WORDS

debugging programming software computer code testing

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of examining a set of instructions to find mistakes.

Programchecking helped them catch a bug before the app was released.

3. A careful look at a plan or schedule to confirm everything is correct.

The event team did programchecking to make sure all the activities were in order.

4. Checking that a machine follows its set steps correctly.

Regular programchecking keeps the robot moving the right way.