problem-finding
nounUK /ˈprɒbləm ˌfaɪndɪŋ/
US /ˈprɑːbləm ˌfaɪndɪŋ/
The act of noticing a problem before you try to fix it.
Good problem-finding helped the team spot the leak before it flooded the room.
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2. A skill of looking for hidden difficulties in a plan or system.
Her problem-finding skills saved the project from a costly mistake.
3. The first step in design, where you figure out what needs to change.
Problem-finding comes before brainstorming solutions.
4. The habit of asking questions to uncover what is wrong.
His problem-finding nature made him a great detective.