Troubleshooter: meaning, definitions and examples

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troubleshooter

 

[ ˈtrʌblˌʃuːtər ]

Context #1

computer

A person who identifies and solves problems within a computer system or network.

Synonyms

IT specialist, computer expert, technician

Examples of usage

  • The troubleshooter quickly identified the software bug causing the system to crash.
  • She called the IT department to send a troubleshooter to fix the network issue.
Context #2

general

A person who investigates and solves problems or difficulties, especially in a systematic way.

Synonyms

problem-solver, resolver, trouble solver

Examples of usage

  • She acted as a troubleshooter in the negotiations between the two parties.
  • The troubleshooter analyzed the production process and proposed solutions for improvement.

Translations

Translations of the word "troubleshooter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solucionador de problemas

🇮🇳 समस्या निवारक

🇩🇪 Problemlöser

🇮🇩 pemecah masalah

🇺🇦 вирішувач проблем

🇵🇱 rozwiązywacz problemów

🇯🇵 トラブルシューティング担当者

🇫🇷 dépanneur

🇪🇸 solucionador de problemas

🇹🇷 sorun giderici

🇰🇷 문제 해결사

🇸🇦 محلل المشاكل

🇨🇿 řešitel problémů

🇸🇰 riešiteľ problémov

🇨🇳 问题解决者

🇸🇮 reševalec težav

🇮🇸 vandamálalausnari

🇰🇿 мәселелерді шешуші

🇬🇪 პრობლემების მომვარებელი

🇦🇿 problemləri həll edən

🇲🇽 solucionador de problemas

Word origin

The term 'troubleshooter' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'trouble' and 'shooter', suggesting someone who shoots down or eliminates problems. Initially used in the context of mechanical or technical issues, the term has since evolved to encompass problem-solving in various fields.

See also: troubled, troublemaker, troubles, troubleshoot, troubleshooting, troublesome, troubling, untroubled.