troubleshooter

Or trou·ble-shoot·er

[truhb-uhl-shoo-ter]

noun

1. an expert in discovering and eliminating the cause of problems or malfunctions in software, mechanical equipment, power lines, etc..

   An experienced troubleshooter can make power outages much shorter.

2. a person with special skill in resolving disputes, impasses, etc., as in business, national, or international affairs.

   She's worked as a diplomatic troubleshooter in the Middle East.

troubleshooter

/ ˈtrʌbəlˌʃuːtə /

noun

1. a person who locates the cause of trouble and removes or treats it

Other Word Forms

• troubleshooting noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of troubleshooter¹

First recorded in 1900–05; trouble + shooter

Example Sentences

He led seminars throughout the region and became a roving troubleshooter for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

From Los Angeles Times

He previously served as education minister, led the response to the coronavirus pandemic, and become the Labour Party’s unofficial troubleshooter.

From Seattle Times

Richardson also traveled the globe as an unofficial diplomatic troubleshooter, negotiating the release of hostages and American servicemen from North Korea, Iraq, Cuba and Sudan.

From Washington Times

Next, for a Bluetooth mouse, try the Bluetooth troubleshooter.

From Seattle Times

Government-appointed troubleshooter Tim Hair won some early goodwill by offering permanent positions to many staff who for years had been on temporary contracts - but it soon felt like another false dawn.

From BBC