problemspotting
nounUK /ˈprɒbləmˌspɒtɪŋ/
US /ˈprɑːbləmˌspɑːtɪŋ/
The act of noticing a problem before it gets big.
Good problemspotting helped the team fix the leaky roof before it ruined the ceiling.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The skill of recognizing trouble in a situation or process early.
Her problemspotting saved the project from a costly delay.
3. A method of scanning for faults or weaknesses in a system.
The engineer's problemspotting found the broken wire quickly.
4. The habit of looking for things that might go wrong.
His problemspotting made the family trip run smoothly.