technical difficulties
plural noun
: technical problems : problems with equipment
This television station is currently experiencing technical difficulties.
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Some of the technical difficulties made for more fun and unfiltered moments throughout the night, as presenters' mics picked up the sounds of fun and frenzy happening backstage.
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Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
So, before installing a new smart thermostat or smart light switches, consider saving your money and avoiding the frustration of technical difficulties with basic versions.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Several viewers took to social media moments after the Season 5 of the Duffer Bros‘ show premiere on Wednesday night, complaining about the streaming platform freezing, but the technical difficulties appeared to be short-lived.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
What To Know On Tuesday's episode of Dancing With the Stars, numerous viewers reported being unable to stream the show via Disney+ due to technical difficulties.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
So, before installing a new smart thermostat or smart light switches, consider saving your money and avoiding the frustration of technical difficulties with basic versions.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Several viewers took to social media moments after the Season 5 of the Duffer Bros‘ show premiere on Wednesday night, complaining about the streaming platform freezing, but the technical difficulties appeared to be short-lived.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2025
What To Know On Tuesday's episode of Dancing With the Stars, numerous viewers reported being unable to stream the show via Disney+ due to technical difficulties.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Technical difficulties.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technical%20difficulties. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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