Today’s Word: troubleshooter.
Pronunciation: /trɅbl∫u:tƏ/
Etymology: a word formation from trouble and
shooter.
Part of Speech: noun
Meaning: a person who specializes in solving
problems.
Usage: He was a famous troubleshooter in
the organization.
Wrong Usage: There is a need for the government
to arrest all the troubleshooters in our community.
Derived Form: troubleshooting (noun, adjective).
General Note: A troubleshooter, contrary to its popular
misuse, is a person that helps to solve problems. We should not take a troubleshooter for a person that foments trouble.
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