Word
troubleshooting
Phoneticstrou·bleshoot·ing
US/ˈtɹəbəɫˌʃutɪŋ/
UK/tɹˈʌbəlʃˌuːtɪŋ/
Definition
v. the process of finding and fixing a problem, especially with a machine or a computer system.
v. the process of identifying and resolving problems or malfunctions in a system or piece of equipment.
Examples
“The technician spent hours troubleshooting the faulty printer.”
“After the server crashed, the IT team spent the entire weekend troubleshooting the network to find the root cause.”
“Effective troubleshooting requires a systematic approach to isolate variables, as a single minor configuration error can often lead to significant system-wide failures.”
Examples
simple
“The technician spent hours troubleshooting the faulty printer.”
contextual
“After the server crashed, the IT team spent the entire weekend troubleshooting the network to find the root cause.”
complex
“Effective troubleshooting requires a systematic approach to isolate variables, as a single minor configuration error can often lead to significant system-wide failures.”
Real-World Examples
“One reply sends five troubleshooting steps for a problem nobody described.” “That often leads them to spend time troubleshooting the procedure and trying slightly different conditions to get useful data.” “With the feature turned on, Gemini might offer shopping recommendations based on items you’ve recently purchased or give you tech troubleshooting advice based on device info Gemini already has.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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