Problem Solving – English vocabulary
30 words · English vocabulary · Created by Openquiz Team
30 English words with meanings: error, bug, issue, check, debug… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.
Part of the learning path: English for Technology
Word list
- error /'ɛrər/ (noun) — a mistake that causes a problem
Example:The program stopped due to an unexpected error.
Synonyms: fault, bug, mistake - bug /bʌɡ/ (noun) — a mistake in a computer program
Example:We need to fix the bug before release.
Synonyms: defect, flaw, glitch - issue /'ɪʃu:/ (noun) — a problem to fix
Example:There is a network issue affecting connectivity.
Synonyms: problem, matter, concern - check /tʃɛk/ (verb) — look at something to make sure it is correct
Example:Please check the log files for details.
Synonyms: verify, inspect, examine - debug /di:'bʌɡ/ (verb) — find and fix code errors
Example:She spent hours debugging the code.
Synonyms: fix, repair, troubleshoot - solve /sɒlv/ (verb) — fix a problem
Example:We must solve this issue quickly.
Synonyms: resolve, figure out, handle - analyze /'ænəlaɪz/ (verb) — study data or a problem
Example:The engineer analyzed the code performance.
Synonyms: examine, study, evaluate - detect /dɪ'tɛkt/ (verb) — find a problem or error
Example:We detected unusual activity in the system.
Synonyms: discover, identify, spot - failure /'feɪljər/ (noun) — when something stops working or does not succeed
Example:There was a hardware failure last night.
Synonyms: breakdown, fault, malfunction - crash /kræʃ/ (noun) — the system stops working
Example:The website crash caused data loss.
Synonyms: collapse, failure, breakdown - diagnose /'daɪəɡnəʊz/ (verb) — find the cause of a problem
Example:It's important to diagnose the problem correctly.
Synonyms: identify, determine, analyze - patch /pætʃ/ (noun) — a small software fix
Example:The latest patch solved the security issue.
Synonyms: update, fix, repair - test /tɛst/ (verb) — check that it works correctly
Example:We must test the app before deployment.
Synonyms: examine, check, validate - monitor /'mɒnɪtər/ (verb) — watch how a system works
Example:The tool monitors all network traffic.
Synonyms: observe, watch, track - log /lɒɡ/ (noun) — a record of system activity
Example:The error was recorded in the system log.
Synonyms: record, report, file - update /'ʌpdeɪt/ (verb) — add the latest changes
Example:You should update your software regularly.
Synonyms: upgrade, refresh, renew - optimize /'ɒptɪmaɪz/ (verb) — make it run faster
Example:We need to optimize the database queries.
Synonyms: enhance, improve, streamline - configuration /kən,fɪɡjʊ'reɪʃən/ (noun) — system settings
Example:Check the configuration file before running the script.
Synonyms: setup, arrangement, structure - evaluate /ɪ'væljueɪt/ (verb) — check how well it works
Example:We will evaluate the system’s performance.
Synonyms: assess, judge, analyze - verify /'vɛrɪfaɪ/ (verb) — make sure it is correct
Example:Please verify the user's credentials.
Synonyms: confirm, check, validate - trace /treɪs/ (verb) — find where a problem starts
Example:We traced the bug to a missing file.
Synonyms: track, follow, detect - recover /rɪ'kʌvər/ (verb) — bring data or a system back
Example:They managed to recover the lost data.
Synonyms: restore, regain, retrieve - maintain /meɪn'teɪn/ (verb) — keep a system running smoothly
Example:The IT team maintains the server daily.
Synonyms: preserve, support, sustain - backup /'bækʌp/ (noun) — a safe copy of data
Example:Always create a backup before making changes.
Synonyms: copy, duplicate, reserve - alert /ə'lɜ:rt/ (noun) — a message about an error
Example:The system sent an alert about low memory.
Synonyms: notification, warning, signal - configuration file (noun) — a file that sets system settings
Example:Ensure the configuration file is correctly formatted.
- root cause (noun) — the main cause of a problem
Example:Finding the root cause is essential to fix the bug.
Synonyms: source, origin, underlying reason - resolve /rɪ'zɒlv/ (verb) — fix a problem fully
Example:We resolved the server downtime quickly.
Synonyms: settle, fix, solve - deploy /dɪ'plɔɪ/ (verb) — put software or a system into use
Example:The team will deploy the updated application tomorrow.
Synonyms: launch, implement, release - performance /pər'fɔ:rməns/ (noun) — how well a system works
Example:The new version improved system performance.
Synonyms: efficiency, speed, effectiveness
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