problem identification
nounUK /ˈprɒbləm aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˈprɑːbləm aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Problem identification is the act of figuring out exactly what is wrong.
Good problem identification helped the team fix the broken machine quickly.
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2. The first step in solving a puzzle or challenge, where you name the difficulty.
Before choosing a solution, the class began with problem identification.
3. A formal process of listing and describing problems in a project or system.
The report included a problem identification section that described every issue.
4. The ability to notice that something is not working as it should.
Her sharp problem identification saved the school money on repairs.