Definitions

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

Etymologies

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From watch +‎ point, on the model of breakpoint.

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Examples

  • Because of this, his superior has sent him to Fort Spencer, a dysfunctional and out-of-the-way watchpoint commanded by Col.

    Ravenous (1999) 2010

  • There was a caution waiting at the lower watchpoint with Goshe.

    The Dragon Never Sleeps Cook, Glen 1988

  • Silent indicated a bald spot that made a good watchpoint.

    The Black Company Cook, Glen 1984

  • UN watchpoint | Ledra street separates the island into two different territories

    cafebabel.com Araceli Turmo 2010

  • UN watchpoint | Ledra street separates the island into two different territories

    cafebabel.com Araceli Turmo 2010

  • The watchpoint can be constrained to a particular object instance (J2SDK 1.4).

    Softpedia - Windows - All Softpedia Windows 2010

  • The watchpoint can be constrained to a particular object instance (J2SDK 1.4).

    Softpedia - Windows - All 2010

  • The watchpoint can be constrained to a particular object instance (J2SDK 1.4).

    Softpedia - Windows - All Softpedia Windows 2010

  • The watchpoint can be constrained to a particular object instance

    Softpedia - Windows - All 2010

  • Miradouro da Lua (watchpoint or valley of the moon), situated at the coast

    WN.com - Business News 2010

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