troubleshoot

verb

trou·​ble·​shoot ˈtrə-bəl-ˌshüt 

troubleshot ˈtrə-bəl-ˌshät  ; troubleshooting

intransitive verb

: to operate or serve as a troubleshooter

is troubleshooting for an electronics firm

transitive verb

: to investigate or deal with in the role of troubleshooter

troubleshoots computer problems

troubleshoot a problem

Examples of troubleshoot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, advise junior developers to generate code themselves and use AI to refine and troubleshoot. — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Mandatory meetings now take place to give staff a chance to troubleshoot quality issues, too. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Building complex marketing automation is only half the battle; troubleshooting failures is the other. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026

If that happens to you when checking out with an Aerie code, there are a few ways to troubleshoot. — Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from troubleshooter

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for troubleshoot

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute

Kids Definition

troubleshoot

verb

trou·​ble·​shoot ˈtrəb-əl-ˌshüt 

troubleshot -ˌshät  ; troubleshooting

1

: to locate trouble and make repairs (as in machinery)

2

: to find a solution to a problem or disagreement