troubleshoot
verb
trou·ble·shoot
ˈtrə-bəl-ˌshüt 
troubleshot
ˈtrə-bəl-ˌshät
; troubleshooting
; troubleshooting
: to operate or serve as a troubleshooter
is troubleshooting for an electronics firm
: to investigate or deal with in the role of troubleshooter
troubleshoots TV receivers
troubleshoot a problem
Examples of troubleshoot in a Sentence
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In the rest of the episode, the pair work together to troubleshoot a family recipe that Garner couldn’t quite replicate on her own.
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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
In a press briefing, Eric Goldstein, CISA’s Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, noted that federal agencies could have exposed authentication details in the emails to Microsoft to troubleshoot an IT issue, or to address a software bug.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Its employees are made available early in the filmmaking process to troubleshoot issues with movies that use the company’s film cameras.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Chase works as a keys technician in our program, and helps the other players in rehearsal and performances, troubleshooting issues and helping students with difficult parts.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
During Starliner’s inaugural uncrewed test in 2019, the spacecraft failed to dock with the ISS, leading to further tests and troubleshooting.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 Mar. 2024
The pilot immediately began to troubleshoot the lack of engine power, but noticed the plane’s altitude was too low for a recovery, according to the sheriff’s press release.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
For example, companies can provide interactive, conversational chatbots to help customers troubleshoot problems instantly without waiting for a human.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Users will be able to check on repair status and find troubleshooting information.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
In a press briefing, Eric Goldstein, CISA’s Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, noted that federal agencies could have exposed authentication details in the emails to Microsoft to troubleshoot an IT issue, or to address a software bug.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
Its employees are made available early in the filmmaking process to troubleshoot issues with movies that use the company’s film cameras.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Chase works as a keys technician in our program, and helps the other players in rehearsal and performances, troubleshooting issues and helping students with difficult parts.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
During Starliner’s inaugural uncrewed test in 2019, the spacecraft failed to dock with the ISS, leading to further tests and troubleshooting.
—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 23 Mar. 2024
The pilot immediately began to troubleshoot the lack of engine power, but noticed the plane’s altitude was too low for a recovery, according to the sheriff’s press release.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
For example, companies can provide interactive, conversational chatbots to help customers troubleshoot problems instantly without waiting for a human.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Users will be able to check on repair status and find troubleshooting information.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024
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troubleshoot
verb
trou·ble·shoot
ˈtrəb-əl-ˌshüt
troubleshot
-ˌshät
; troubleshooting
; troubleshooting
1
: to locate trouble and make repairs (as in machinery)
2
: to find a solution to a problem or disagreement
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