breakpoint
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Synonyms: break point, reappoint, preappoint, breakpoints
Antonyms: break point, reappoint, preappoint, breakpoints
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Noun
- {{lb|en|programming}} A [[point]] in a [[program]] at which [[operation]] may be [[interrupted]] during [[debugging]] so that the [[state]] of the program at that point can be [[investigate]]d.
- {{lb|en|meteorology}} A [[location]] [[refer]]red to when [[issue|issuing]] [[watch]]es, [[warning]]s, or [[advisory|advisories]] for [[specific]] [[area]]s.
- {{lb|en|physics}} The point where [[surface water]] [[waves]] are [[break]]ing in, e.g., [[ocean]]s or [[lake]]s.
- {{lb|en|web development}} A [[viewport]] width at which a [[web page]] is programmed to adjust the properties (such as position, size, or visibility) of certain elements within the page.
Verb
- {{lb|en|programming|transitive}} To [[flag]] with a [[#Noun|breakpoint]].
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