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
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And while he was fired during his third season by both teams — his career winning percentage is .329 — Allen’s understanding of the job should help Johnson anticipate issues that may arise and troubleshoot problems that come to the forefront.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
For just over a quarter century now, many software engineers have turned to Wireshark to analyze network traffic and troubleshoot issues in the pursuit of computer system visibility.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
But Blue Origin aborted the inaugural launch attempt as engineers worked to troubleshoot an undisclosed issue with the rocket.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
MacKay was deeply involved in policy making and troubleshooting for Chiles, notably after Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
For just over a quarter century now, many software engineers have turned to Wireshark to analyze network traffic and troubleshoot issues in the pursuit of computer system visibility.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
But Blue Origin aborted the inaugural launch attempt as engineers worked to troubleshoot an undisclosed issue with the rocket.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
MacKay was deeply involved in policy making and troubleshooting for Chiles, notably after Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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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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