bug

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Bug' doesn't always mean a creepy-crawly insect. In tech terms, a 'bug' is a mistake or flaw in a computer program that leads to unexpected or incorrect results.

Examples in Different Contexts

In customer relationship management (CRM) software, a 'bug' could lead to incorrect data being displayed. A sales manager might report, 'We’ve found a bug in our CRM; it’s showing outdated contact information for some clients.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

There's something strange happening with the alignment of our design elements. I suspect it may be a software issue.

Response:

You're correct. There's a bug in the design software I'm using that's causing the misalignments.

Tech

Scenario:

This mobile app keeps crashing for some users. We may have to consider that there's an underlying issue.

Response:

Yes, you're right. There's a bug causing the mobile app to crash.