troubleshoot

verb

trou·​ble·​shoot ˈtrə-bəl-ˌshüt How to pronounce troubleshoot (audio)
troubleshot ˈtrə-bəl-ˌshät How to pronounce troubleshoot (audio) ; 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

Examples of troubleshoot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But devoted fans were quick to point out errors on Reddit, and members of the King Gizzard team went through the message boards looking for ways to troubleshoot. Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024 Managing all these new technologies is an enormous operational challenge, and central IT teams will be under pressure to troubleshoot problems remotely. Jonathan Rende, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Sittenfeld would assist in a daily check of fire extinguishers and troubleshoot inmate needs. Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 20 June 2024 But a slew of helium leaks and problems with its propulsion system hampered their return as engineers have been troubleshooting issues from the ground. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for troubleshoot 

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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from troubleshooter

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of troubleshoot was in 1918

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Cite this Entry

“Troubleshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troubleshoot. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

troubleshoot

verb
trou·​ble·​shoot ˈtrəb-əl-ˌshüt How to pronounce troubleshoot (audio)
troubleshot -ˌshät How to pronounce troubleshoot (audio) ; troubleshooting
1
: to locate trouble and make repairs (as in machinery)
2
: to find a solution to a problem or disagreement

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