Definitions

troubleshoot

[truhb-uhl-shoot] / ˈtrʌb əlˌʃut /

VERB

adjust

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balance correct fine-tune fix improve overhaul readjust regulate tighten

STRONG

align calibrate connect fit focus grind mend polish rectify renovate repair service set sharpen square

WEAK

bring into line improve accommodate put in working order tune up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganize

STRONG

break damage destroy dull hurt ruin spoil

WEAK

confuse derange disarrange disorder unfit unsuit upset

Example Sentences

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“With the vacation-rental or home-exchange sites, there’s no person to call, so we wouldn’t be able to properly troubleshoot if anything went sideways.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

They were able to troubleshoot connection issues and explain technical features clearly.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

Robots will perform almost all tasks; people will be there only to troubleshoot edge cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

Drivers troubleshoot by repeatedly unplugging the connector, trying different payment methods or moving to a different charger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Unfortunately, even the PCI bus is not up to pulling this off reliably, and people who have to do installation or troubleshoot PCs soon find themselves longing for the DIP switches.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.

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