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

In other words, Omniverse lets enterprises and cloud providers simulate an AI factory (from cooling layouts to networking) as a 3D model, test changes and troubleshoot virtually before a single server is installed. —Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

Teens also used social media to seek information, turning to YouTube and Twitter to learn new things, verify information or troubleshoot technical problems. —Abdulmalik Alluhidan, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025

Live chat isn't available, but Otter’s chatbot can provide helpful tips and troubleshooting steps. —PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025

Kickstarter The setup is claimed to be compatible with Windows and macOS, and doesn't require any additional software or troubleshooting to function. —New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025

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