programchecks

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.tʃeks/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.tʃeks/

Programchecks are tests that make sure a computer program works the way it should.

The teacher ran programchecks before letting the class use the new game.

SYNONYMS

tests checks inspections verifications reviews

RELATED WORDS

software computer debugging code testing

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set of automatic checks a program does on itself when it starts.

The app's programchecks found a missing file and stopped loading.

3. The act of looking over a program to find mistakes.

Her programchecks caught three bugs before the release.

4. A list of rules a program follows to confirm everything is correct.

The programchecks passed, so the robot moved safely.