Technology Troubleshooting Vocabulary

noun physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function

verb cause harm to (something) so that it impairs its value, usefulness, or normal function

• The hurricane caused extensive damage to the coastal town.
• My brother accidentally damaged my laptop.
• I can't believe you just dinged my car! That's some serious damage.
• Her harsh words did more damage to their friendship than she realized.

adjective capable of being fixed or repaired

• The issue with the software is fixable with a simple update.
• Don't worry, the problem is totally fixable.
• That's a super easy fixable problem, no sweat!
• Sometimes the most broken things are the most fixable with a little love and care.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'acts up' is a verb phrase indicating misbehavior or malfunctioning.

• The machine acts up whenever there is a power fluctuation.
• My computer always acts up when I'm in a hurry.
• My car acts up every time I try to show it off.
• His temper acts up whenever he is stressed out.