"watchpoint" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: watchpoints [plural]
Etymology: From watch + point, on the model of breakpoint. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|watch|point}} watch + point Head templates: {{en-noun}} watchpoint (plural watchpoints)
  1. (programming) A debugging mechanism whereby execution is suspended every time a specified memory location is modified; or, any of various similar such mechanisms. Categories (topical): Programming Translations (debugging mechanism): kontrolpunkto (Esperanto)

Inflected forms

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