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 TV receivers

troubleshoot a problem

Examples of troubleshoot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Risk management, portfolio maximization, asset allocation, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and expense reduction are all elements of trading that algorithms can address. —Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023

In 2012, Masterson created a line of products to help troubleshoot skincare issues, giving the skin a reset from these common ingredients, and bringing together the world of natural and clinical skincare. —Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023

After troubleshooting in the days after the hackathon, the two successfully made the Zeugmatron create its first image. —Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 13 Nov. 2023

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, the City of San Diego’s Office of Environmental Services, and the County of San Diego’s Department of Public Works each details several methods, offering a wealth of ideas and suggestions along with tips and troubleshooting. —Nate Northup, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023

The company also recently finished its annual retreat, Camp Sandbox, where filmmakers brainstorm and troubleshoot their next and current projects. —Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Nov. 2023

That engineering background and training from other Helping Hands volunteers has aided him in troubleshooting broken electrical devices. —Lauren J. Mapp, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2023

Starting next week, computers running the latest Windows software will add a highly visible icon for people to ask Microsoft’s AI for help with tasks such as troubleshooting an audio problem on their computer or summarizing a long online article in Microsoft’s Edge web browser. —Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023

The idea, says Christensen, is to be able to troubleshoot issues that can cause big delays. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

back-formation from troubleshooter

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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