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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Examples
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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
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There was a caution waiting at the lower watchpoint with Goshe.
The Dragon Never Sleeps Cook, Glen 1988
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Silent indicated a bald spot that made a good watchpoint.
The Black Company Cook, Glen 1984
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UN watchpoint | Ledra street separates the island into two different territories
cafebabel.com Araceli Turmo 2010
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UN watchpoint | Ledra street separates the island into two different territories
cafebabel.com Araceli Turmo 2010
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The watchpoint can be constrained to a particular object instance (J2SDK 1.4).
Softpedia - Windows - All Softpedia Windows 2010
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The watchpoint can be constrained to a particular object instance (J2SDK 1.4).
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The watchpoint can be constrained to a particular object instance (J2SDK 1.4).
Softpedia - Windows - All Softpedia Windows 2010
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The watchpoint can be constrained to a particular object instance
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Miradouro da Lua (watchpoint or valley of the moon), situated at the coast
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