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TROUBLE-SHOOTER [2 records]

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Record 1 2007-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation (General)
DEF

One who specializes in removing or solving difficulties; especially a mediator in diplomatic or industrial affairs.

CONT

Hamlet's credo is a fitting philosophy for a trouble-shooter like Mr. X.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
DEF

A person who traces and corrects faults in machinery and equipment.

OBS

Used in a variety of specialized fields such as electronics, engineering, informatics, mechanics and transportation.

Key term(s)
  • trouble shooter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
DEF

Personne qui trouve et corrige les défauts.

OBS

S'applique à plusieurs domaines spécialisés dont l'électronique, l'ingénierie, l'informatique, la mécanique et le transport.

Spanish

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