Definition of troubleshoot
troubleshot
play \-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 TV receivers troubleshoot a problem
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Flausch said that his organization and Metro are close to finalizing a December conference, where international transit administrators will come to the District to troubleshoot Metro’s problems.
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Now instead of fielding calls about games not loading, Microsoft is troubleshooting dozens of cable and satellite providers.
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Origin and Etymology of troubleshoot
back-formation from troubleshooter
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