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Definition of troubleshooter

troubleshooter

/ˈtrʌb.əlˌʃuː.tɚ/
trou · ble · shoot · er

Plural:troubleshooters
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Adjective:troubleshooting
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troubleshooter Lexical Profile

troubleshooter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A skilled technician or specialist employed to locate and eliminate the cause of mechanical, electrical, or systemic malfunctions.

Example

"The company hired an experienced IT troubleshooter to identify why the network servers kept crashing."


2

A mediator or diplomat skilled at resolving political, organizational, or interpersonal disputes and crises.

Example

"She gained a reputation as a diplomatic troubleshooter capable of brokering agreements between rival factions."


3

An automated software utility or interactive guide designed to diagnose and resolve computer or device problems.

Example

"Running the built-in audio troubleshooter automatically restored the sound on my laptop."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English, originally referring to a telegraph or telephone lineman tasked with locating and repairing faults along communication lines.

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