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troubleshooter

American  
[truhb-uhl-shoo-ter] / ˈtrʌb əlˌʃu tər /
Or trouble-shooter

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 British  
/ ˈtrʌbəlˌʃuːtə /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

  • troubleshooting noun

Etymology

Origin of troubleshooter

First recorded in 1900–05; trouble + shooter

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