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technical difficulty

American  
[tek-nik-uhl dif-i-kuhlt-ee] / ˈtɛk nɪk əl ˈdɪf ɪˌkʌlt i /

noun

technical difficulties plural
  1. Usually, technical difficulties. a problem related to unexpectedly malfunctioning equipment; technical issue.


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“At any point in time, fans who experience technical difficulty can reach us on any of our support channels to help facilitate a smooth experience.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Peregrine Mission One failed after it experienced a critical technical difficulty in their propulsion systems, which made it impossible for the Peregrine lunar lander to touch down on the lunar surface.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2024

Online resources include Gravelmap, which shares dirt roads, and Dirty Freehub, which offers curated routes across the West and gives details about elevation, technical difficulty, cellphone coverage and e-bike access.

From Washington Post • May 9, 2022

Aside from the technical difficulty, the Chinese pipers were also surprised by how physically demanding it could be.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2022

When I asked Mom about it, she admitted that yes, she and Dad had a teensy bit of technical difficulty with the van.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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