Troubleshot: meaning, definitions and examples

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troubleshot

 

[ ˈtrʌbəlʃɒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

technical issues

To troubleshot means to identify and resolve problems or issues, particularly in technical and electronic contexts. It involves a systematic approach to diagnosing faults and finding solutions. Troubleshooting can be applied to both hardware and software problems, often requiring analytical and problem-solving skills. It is an essential process in fields such as IT, engineering, and maintenance.

Synonyms

debug, diagnose, fix, resolve

Examples of usage

  • I need to troubleshot my computer's performance issues.
  • The engineer was called in to troubleshot the malfunctioning machine.
  • She quickly troubleshot the networking problem to restore connectivity.

Translations

Translations of the word "troubleshot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 resolver problemas

🇮🇳 समस्या का समाधान करना

🇩🇪 Probleme beheben

🇮🇩 memecahkan masalah

🇺🇦 усунути несправності

🇵🇱 rozwiązywać problemy

🇯🇵 トラブルシュートする

🇫🇷 déboguer

🇪🇸 solucionar problemas

🇹🇷 sorun gidermek

🇰🇷 문제를 해결하다

🇸🇦 استكشاف الأخطاء وإصلاحها

🇨🇿 odstraňování problémů

🇸🇰 odstraňovanie problémov

🇨🇳 故障排除

🇸🇮 odpravljanje težav

🇮🇸 leiðrétta vandamál

🇰🇿 мәселелерді шешу

🇬🇪 პრობლემების გადაწყვეტა

🇦🇿 problemləri həll etmək

🇲🇽 solucionar problemas

Word origin

The term 'troubleshoot' originated from the combination of two words: 'trouble,' meaning difficulty or problem, and 'shoot,' which comes from an old word meaning to find or discover. It is believed that the term began to be used in the early 20th century, particularly during the advent of more complex mechanical and electrical systems where problems could arise unexpectedly. Initially, it was more closely associated with debugging or diagnosing mechanical issues in machinery and electronics. Over time, the word gained broader use across various fields, particularly in computer technology, where it became essential for diagnosing issues in software and hardware. In the information technology context, 'troubleshooting' has evolved into a systematic process that includes steps like problem identification, hypothesis formation, testing, and implementing a solution.