troubleshooter

noun trou·ble·shoot·er \-ˌshü-tər\

: a person who finds and fixes problems in machinery and technical equipment (such as computers)

: a person who tries to find solutions to problems or end disagreements

Full Definition of TROUBLESHOOTER

: a skilled worker employed to locate trouble and make repairs in machinery and technical equipment

: an expert in resolving diplomatic or political disputes : a mediator of disputes that are at an impasse

: a person skilled at solving or anticipating problems or difficulties

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1905

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