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troubleshooter

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trou⋅ble⋅shoot⋅er

[truhb-uhl-shoo-ter]
–noun
1. a person with special skill in resolving disputes, impasses, etc., as in business, national, or international affairs: a diplomatic troubleshooter in the Middle East.
2. an expert in discovering and eliminating the cause of trouble in mechanical equipment, power lines, etc.
Also, trouble-shooter.


Origin:
1900–05; trouble + shooter
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trou·ble·shoot·er also trou·ble-shoot·er   (trŭb'əl-shōō'tər)   
n.  
  1. A worker whose job is to locate and eliminate sources of trouble, as in mechanical operations.

  2. A mediator skilled in settling disputes especially of a diplomatic, political, or industrial nature.

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