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helpdesk

helpdesk

1 3.5
A service that helps people with computer or device problems
  • noun
  • /ˈhɛlpˌdɛsk/
  • Specialized
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  • I've got an internal helpdesk portal that I'd like users to be redirected to when they type in 'HelpDesk' in the browser address window.

Examples

  • Teachers feel confident trying out new technologies knowing they can call for immediate technical support or submit an online "helpdesk" request.

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  • In this example, the customer needed helpdesk staff to be able to wipe ActiveSync devices through the Exchange Control Panel.

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  • Can we learn more from the feedback we receive on our helpdesk and use it to improve the site?

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  • Unfortunately, tickets and helpdesk apps are the preferred method for engagement these days.

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  • Every helpdesk goes through this, which is why the helpdesk always has high burnout rates.

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  • Next, go through each tab: home, inventory, asset, etc., and determine what you want your helpdesk personnel to have access to.

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  • Tickets are grouped by site (by remote collector) in the helpdesk so that you can easily distinguish between tickets for a given client.

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  • But to keep things Google-able and supportable by the helpdesk, user-visible numeric error codes are a MUST in any multilingual or localized software.

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  • If you are having trouble with your computer, you can call the helpdesk for assistance.

  • The helpdesk provides support for technical issues, such as software installation or network connectivity.

Synonyms

customer support
vshelpdesk
7 2.0

A team at a company that helps people with problems and questions about products or services

focuses on technical and computer problems rather than general product issues
help desk
vshelpdesk
  • Specialized
3 3.0

A service that gives information and technical help to computer users

is written as one word instead of two

Antonyms

256 3.8

Fail to care for someone or something you should look after

How Helpful

helpdesk
  • Specialized
1 3.5
forum
  • Texting
430 3.2
FAQ
  • Texting
18 2.7
information
1.0

Surface Forms

helpdesk singular
helpdesks plural

Morphology

helpdesk = help + desk (transparent) = help + desk

The compound directly combines 'help' and 'desk' to denote a service or place providing assistance, a derivation easily inferred by learners.

Etymology

Helpdesk comes from the simple English words help ('assistance') and desk ('a place or table for work'), so it literally means a place or service where you go for help with problems, especially technical problems.