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helpdesker

helpdesker noun: one who works on a helpdesk.

Noun

helpdesker (plural helpdeskers)

  1. (informal) One who works on a helpdesk.
    • We also have the remaing^([sic]) helpdesker developing an internet catalogue and ordering system and assisting the accounts system administrator.2001, Dave Francis, “To replace or not”, in novell.community.chat (Usenet)
    • Licensed helpdesker indeed. Please. A monkey with a screenshot can be a helpdesker.2001, Orchid, “Anybody?”, in alt.support.childfree (Usenet)

Forms of helpdesker

pluralhelpdeskers

Origin of helpdesker

From helpdesk + -er.

Questions about helpdesker

What does helpdesker mean?
Helpdesker means one who works on a helpdesk.
What part of speech is helpdesker?
Helpdesker is a noun.
What is the plural of helpdesker?
The plural of helpdesker is helpdeskers.

Words near helpdesker in the dictionary

  1. helpability
  2. helpable
  3. helpbook
  4. helpbooks
  5. helpdesk
  6. helpdesker
  7. helpdeskers
  8. helpdesks
  9. helpe
  10. helped
  11. helped a lame dog over a stile

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