troubleshoot
verb
trou·ble·shoot
ˈtrə-bəl-ˌshüt 
troubleshot
ˈtrə-bəl-ˌshät
; troubleshooting
; troubleshooting
: to operate or serve as a troubleshooter
is troubleshooting for an electronics firm
: to investigate or deal with in the role of troubleshooter
troubleshoots TV receivers
troubleshoot a problem
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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.
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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
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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
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troubleshoot
verb
trou·ble·shoot
ˈtrəb-əl-ˌshüt
troubleshot
-ˌshät
; troubleshooting
; 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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