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

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Luckily, there's a lot of information out there on how to troubleshoot a PC that just won't stop crashing. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024 This highlights the need for full visibility and contextual analysis into Kubernetes environments to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues. Ben Ofiri, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Pilots have long embraced technology that makes flying safer by improving their ability to manage and troubleshoot emergency situations and irregular events as a team. Jason Ambrosi, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024 Utilize regular team meetings to check in on norms and troubleshoot challenges, and carve out time during offsites / step-backs to continue with skill-building work. Shani Harmon, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for troubleshoot 

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from troubleshooter

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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The first known use of troubleshoot was in 1918

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“Troubleshoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/troubleshoot. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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