troubleshooter
|trou-ble-shoot-er|
B2
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/ˈtrʌbəlˌʃuːtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈtrʌbəlˌʃuːtə/
problem solver
Etymology
Etymology Information
'troubleshooter' originates from the combination of 'trouble' and 'shoot,' where 'trouble' meant 'difficulty' and 'shoot' referred to 'solving or addressing.'
Historical Evolution
'troubleshooter' evolved from the term 'trouble shooter' used in the early 20th century to describe someone who fixed telegraph lines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who fixes telegraph lines,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who resolves various problems.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45