Definition, synonyms and related words
The identification and resolution of problems, especially problems of a technical nature.
"The IT specialist spent the morning troubleshooting the server to identify and resolve the network connectivity issues."
In plain English: Troubleshooting is figuring out what's wrong with something and how to fix it by checking different parts until you find the problem.
"The technician spent hours on troubleshooting before finally fixing the computer's startup issue."
Usage: Use this noun to describe the systematic process of identifying and fixing technical issues rather than just attempting random repairs. It is often paired with verbs like "conduct," "engage in," or simply used as an uncountable concept (e.g., "We spent hours on troubleshooting").
present participle of troubleshoot
"The technician spent hours troubleshooting the network error to restore connectivity."
In plain English: Troubleshooting means finding out what is wrong with something and fixing it step by step.
"I spent all morning troubleshooting why my computer wouldn't turn on."