Troubleshoot: meaning, definitions and examples

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troubleshoot

[ ˈtruː.bəl.ʃuːt ]

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computer

Find and solve problems with a computer or other electronic device.

Synonyms

debug, diagnose, fix, resolve

Examples of usage

I need to troubleshoot my laptop because it keeps freezing.
The IT department is troubleshooting the network issue.

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general

The process of identifying and solving problems in a system or machine.

Synonyms

debugging, fault-finding, problem-solving

Examples of usage

The troubleshoot of the new software revealed several bugs.
He has a talent for troubleshooting complex technical issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "troubleshoot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solucionar problemas

🇮🇳 समस्या निवारण करना

🇩🇪 Fehlersuche

🇮🇩 memecahkan masalah

🇺🇦 усунення неполадок

🇵🇱 rozwiązywać problemy

🇯🇵 トラブルシュート

🇫🇷 dépanner

🇪🇸 solucionar problemas

🇹🇷 sorun gidermek

🇰🇷 문제 해결

🇸🇦 استكشاف الأخطاء وإصلاحها

🇨🇿 odstraňování problémů

🇸🇰 odstraňovanie problémov

🇨🇳 排除故障

🇸🇮 odpravljanje težav

🇮🇸 villa greining

🇰🇿 ақауларды жою

🇬🇪 პრობლემების გადაჭრა

🇦🇿 problemləri həll etmək

🇲🇽 solucionar problemas

Word origin

The term 'troubleshoot' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'trouble' and 'shoot.' It originally referred to the act of shooting game birds that were causing trouble for farmers. Over time, the term evolved to describe the process of identifying and solving problems in mechanical or technical systems. The modern usage of 'troubleshoot' in the context of computer technology became popular in the mid-20th century with the rise of electronics and digital devices.