Troubleshooting: meaning, definitions and examples

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troubleshooting

 

[ ˈtrʌbəlˌʃuːtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

technical

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

Synonyms

debugging, fault-finding, problem-solving

Examples of usage

  • The technician performed troubleshooting on the computer to fix the issue.
  • Troubleshooting is an essential skill for IT professionals.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The act of finding and fixing problems or difficulties in a complex situation.

Synonyms

conflict resolution, issue resolution, problem-solving

Examples of usage

  • Effective troubleshooting helped resolve the conflict in the team.
  • She used her troubleshooting skills to navigate through the challenging project.
Context #3 | Verb

technical

To identify and solve problems in a system or machine.

Synonyms

debug, fix, resolve

Examples of usage

  • He is troubleshooting the network connectivity issue.
  • She troubleshooted the software glitch efficiently.

Translations

Translations of the word "troubleshooting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resolução de problemas

🇮🇳 समस्या निवारण

🇩🇪 Fehlerbehebung

🇮🇩 pemecahan masalah

🇺🇦 усунення несправностей

🇵🇱 rozwiązywanie problemów

🇯🇵 トラブルシューティング

🇫🇷 dépannage

🇪🇸 solución de problemas

🇹🇷 sorun giderme

🇰🇷 문제 해결

🇸🇦 استكشاف الأخطاء وإصلاحها

🇨🇿 odstraňování problémů

🇸🇰 odstraňovanie problémov

🇨🇳 故障排除

🇸🇮 odpravljanje težav

🇮🇸 vandamálalausnir

🇰🇿 ақауларды түзету

🇬🇪 პრობლემების მოგვარება

🇦🇿 problemlərin həlli

🇲🇽 solución de problemas

Etymology

The term 'troubleshooting' originated in the early 1900s, combining the words 'trouble' and 'shooting'. It initially referred to the process of finding faults in machinery or equipment, particularly in the context of firearms. Over time, the term evolved to encompass problem-solving in various technical and general situations, becoming a common practice in fields such as technology, engineering, and customer support.

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