troubleshooting
/ˈtrʌblʃuːtɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtrʌblʃuːtɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
troubleshooting — noun
1. the work of finding out what is causing a problem with a machine, system, or pro
the work of finding out what is causing a problem with a machine, system, or process, and deciding how to fix it
Mert called IT support for troubleshooting when his laptop would not connect to the network.
for + noun phrase after 'troubleshooting' to state the problem
Adina spent the afternoon doing troubleshooting on the old printer, which kept jamming.
The factory team's troubleshooting revealed a broken valve in the cooling system.
Bao read the manual to guide his troubleshooting of the car's electrical problem.
Regular troubleshooting can prevent small issues from becoming costly repairs.
- diagnosis
focuses on identifying the cause, less emphasis on deciding how to fix it
- problem-solving
broader term — covers any kind of challenge, not just malfunctions in machines or systems
- fault-finding
slightly informal and can carry a critical tone when used of people, not just equipment
- debugging
specific to computer software and programming errors; not used for mechanical or business problems
文法句型
troubleshooting + noun (e.g. troubleshooting guide, troubleshooting steps)
do / carry out / perform + troubleshooting
troubleshooting of + [problem area]
用法筆記
Uncountable — use 'some troubleshooting', 'a lot of troubleshooting', not 'a troubleshooting'. To refer to a single instance, describe the activity ('a troubleshooting session') rather than the word itself.