bug-tolerant
|bug-tol-er-ant|
C1
/bʌɡ ˈtɒlərənt/
resilient to errors
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bug-tolerant' originates from the combination of 'bug,' meaning 'an error or flaw in a computer program,' and 'tolerant,' meaning 'able to endure or withstand.'
Historical Evolution
'bug-tolerant' evolved from the increasing need in software development to create systems that can handle errors gracefully.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to systems that could handle minor bugs, but now it encompasses a broader range of error management.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
able to function correctly even when bugs or errors are present.
The software is bug-tolerant, so it continues to work even if there are minor errors.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 04:29