English Explanatory Dictionary

watchpoint

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A debugging mechanism whereby execution is suspended every time a specified memory location is modified; or, any of various similar such mechanisms.

Word forms

watchpoint watchpoints

Etymology

From watch + point, on the model of breakpoint.

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