troubleshooting
troubleshooting Lexical Profile
troubleshooting Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The systematic process of analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving problems or malfunctions within a mechanical, electronic, or software system.
"Basic network troubleshooting often begins with checking cable connections and restarting the router."
The act of mediating disputes or resolving complex operational difficulties within an organization or diplomatic negotiation.
"Her talent for organizational troubleshooting made her an indispensable advisor during the corporate merger."
• verb
To trace, diagnose, and correct faults in a mechanical, electronic, or software system (present participle of troubleshoot).
"The IT specialist spent the afternoon troubleshooting the server outage."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in late 19th-century American English as a back-formation from "troubleshooter," originally referring to telegraph and telephone linemen tasked with locating and repairing faults along communication lines.
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