Definition of the word troubleshooting

The term "troubleshooting" originated in the early 20th century in the context of manufacturing and engineering. It was first used in the 1920s in the context of aircraft production, as engineers needed to quickly detect and resolve issues that arose in the manufacturing or operation of aircraft components. The phrase "trouble shooter" was coined in the 1940s by the American businessman, J.M. Juran, who used it to describe a specialized role in quality control that focused on identifying and addressing problems as they arose. The term caught on in the industry, and soon "troubleshooting" became a popular term for the process of identifying and resolving issues in manufacturing and engineering. The term's roots are in the idea of a shooter, a hunter who seeks out and eliminates prey. In this case, instead of hunting animals, troubleshooters hunt down problems. The word "trouble" refers to the issue or problem that needs to be resolved, while "shooting" refers to the process of eliminating or addressing that issue. Over time, the term "troubleshooting" has come to be used more broadly to describe the process of identifying and addressing issues in any complex system, including computer networks, software applications, and other technologies.