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troubleshoot vs trouble-shoot

Both "troubleshoot" and "trouble-shoot" are correct, but "troubleshoot" is the more commonly used and accepted form in English. The hyphenated version, "trouble-shoot," is less common and may be considered outdated.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1365 views

troubleshoot

This is the correct and more commonly used form in English.

Use "troubleshoot" as a verb to mean identifying and solving problems in a systematic way.

Examples:

I need to troubleshoot the issue with my computer.
The technician will troubleshoot the network connection.

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Learn how to troubleshoot graphics processor or driver issues.
As soon as you suspect the sound, do go for a troubleshoot.
Questionså nd more questions... But that is the way to troubleshoot.
LetsEncrypt logging will now include additional details that will make it easier to troubleshoot.
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How to troubleshoot common mail server problems.
The system configuration or programming is hard to understand and troubleshoot.
Your principle would like to bring you in to troubleshoot the situation.
We'll add some sensors, troubleshoot your existing systems.
Our military also flies him around the world to troubleshoot dog issues.
But Saya will be here to troubleshoot.
pages, troubleshoot any unplanned downtime quickly with instant alerts,
Read this MassReplaceIt & HTML troubleshoot page.
Warm with a welcome basket (what troubleshoot a first meal).
Please reset your network connection or troubleshoot it with your local ISP.
The 350 EUR covers all telephone calls required to troubleshoot this specific symptom.

Alternatives:

investigate
diagnose and fix
find and resolve issues
debug
fix problems

trouble-shoot

This form is also correct but less common in modern English.

You can use "trouble-shoot" as an alternative to "troubleshoot," but it may sound more formal or outdated.

Examples:

He was hired to trouble-shoot the production line.
The team will trouble-shoot any issues that arise.

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I need to run my diagnostics and trouble shoot.
If you run into trouble, shoot first.
If he gives you any trouble, shoot him.
And if Maryann gives us trouble, shoot her.
If there's trouble, shoot your way back to the car.
Comes real trouble, I shoot first and ask questions afterwards.
Any sign of trouble, I'll shoot him.
Any resistance, sabotage, trouble... the Germans shoot a few hostages to restore law and order.
We have to be happy with what's on the screen, it shoots the trouble!

Alternatives:

troubleshoot
investigate and solve problems
address difficulties
fix glitches
resolve technical problems

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