Troubleshoot (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used without object), trou·ble·shoot·ed or trou·ble·shot, trou·ble·shoot·ing.
  1. to act or be employed as an expert in discovering and eliminating problems or malfunctions in software, mechanical equipment, etc.: She troubleshoots for a large industrial firm.
verb (used with object), trou·ble·shoot·ed or trou·ble·shot, trou·ble·shoot·ing.
  1. to discover and eliminate problems or malfunctions in (software, mechanical equipment, etc.): When using web conferencing platforms, it's important to troubleshoot your tech before joining the call.
  2. to discover and eliminate (problems or malfunctions in software, mechanical equipment, etc): I had to troubleshoot an error that was freezing me out of the program.
Troubleshoot (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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