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noun
A person skilled at locating the causes of problems and rectifying them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A software program or routine that attempts to diagnose a problem with the system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
a worker whose job is to locate and fix sources of trouble (especially in mechanical devices)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: trouble shooter
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Broader terms: repairman, maintenance man, service man
History
From trouble + shooter, circa 1905. Whence troubleshoot (verb), shoot trouble (verb), and troubleshooting (noun) as back-formations.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
