troubleshoot

or trou·ble-shoot

[ truhb-uhl-shoot ]
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verb (used without object),trou·ble·shoot·ed or trou·ble·shot, trou·ble·shoot·ing.
  1. to act or be employed as an expert in discovering and eliminating problems or malfunctions in software, mechanical equipment, etc.: She troubleshoots for a large industrial firm.

verb (used with object),trou·ble·shoot·ed or trou·ble·shot, trou·ble·shoot·ing.
  1. to discover and eliminate problems or malfunctions in (software, mechanical equipment, etc.): When using web conferencing platforms, it's important to troubleshoot your tech before joining the call.

  2. to discover and eliminate (problems or malfunctions in software, mechanical equipment, etc): I had to troubleshoot an error that was freezing me out of the program.

Origin of troubleshoot

1
First recorded in 1930–35; back formation from troubleshooter

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