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   issue

   /ˈɪʃ(j)uː/

   noun

   • 1. an important topic or problem for debate or discussion: "the issue of racism" Similar mattermatter in questionaffairbusinesssubjecttopicquestionpointpoint at issueitemthingcaseconcernthemeproceedingsituationoccasioncircumstanceproblembone of contentioncontroversyargument
   • ▪ personal problems or difficulties: "emotions and intimacy issues that were largely dealt with through alcohol" Similar issuingissuancepublicationpublishingcirculationdistributionsupplyingsupplysending outdeliveryappearance
   • ▪ problems or difficulties, especially with a service or facility: "a small number of users are experiencing connectivity issues"
   • 2. the action of supplying or distributing an item for use, sale, or official purposes: "the issue of notes by the Bank of England" Similar issuingissuancepublicationpublishingcirculationdistributionsupplyingsupplysending outdeliveryappearance
   • ▪ a number or set of items distributed at one time: "a share issue has been launched"
   • ▪ each of a regular series of publications: "the December issue of the magazine" Similar editionnumberinstalmentcopyprintingimprintimpressionversionpublication
   • 3. a result or outcome of something: "the chance of carrying such a scheme to a successful issue was small" Similar resultoutcomeconsequenceend resultnet resultupshoteffectafter-effectaftermathconclusionenddenouementinformal:pay-off
   • 4. the action of flowing or coming out: "a point of issue" Similar dischargeemissionreleaseoutflowoutflowingoutpouringoutrushrushflooddelugespurtjetcascadestreamtorrentgushflowfluxoutfluxwellingleakageescapedraindrainageexcretionsecretionejectiondisgorgementdebouchmentemanationexudationexudingventingeffluenceeffluenteffusiontechnical:efflux
   • 5. children of one's own: formal "the earl died without male issue" Similar offspringdescendantsheirssuccessorschildrensons or daughtersprogenyscionsfamilyyoungstersbabiesinformal:kidsderogatory:spawnarchaic:seedfruitfruit of one's loins

   verb

   • 1. supply or distribute (something) for use or sale: "licences were issued indiscriminately to any company" Similar supplyprovidefurnisharmequipfit outrig outaccoutreoutfitfit upprovisionstockpurveyaccommodatepresentinvestendowfavourBritish:kit outinformal:fix upOpposite withdraw
   • ▪ supply someone with (something): "everyone was issued with a gas mask"
   • ▪ formally send out or make known: "the minister issued a statement" Similar send output outreleasedeliverpublishannounceproclaimbroadcastpromulgatecommunicateimpartpurveycirculatedistributespreaddisseminateliterary:bruit about/abroadutterOpposite withdraw
   • 2. come, go, or flow out from: "exotic smells issued from a nearby building" Similar emanateemergeproceedexudedischargeflow (out/forth)pour (out/forth)gush (out/forth)come (out/forth)seep (out/forth)ooze (out/forth)spread outbe utteredbe emittedbe transmitted
   • ▪ result or be derived from: "the struggles of history issue from the divided heart of humanity" Similar resultfollowensuedevelopstemspringarisestartderiveevolveproceedemergeemanateflowbe gotbe hadbe takenbe caused bybe the result ofbe brought on/about bybe produced byoriginate inhave its origin inattendaccompanybe consequent onsupervene onOpposite bring about

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘outflowing’): from Old French, based on Latin exitus, past participle of exire ‘go out’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. issuable adjective
   • 2. issueless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishISSUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ISSUE definition: 1. a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about: 2. most important in what is…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ISSUE is a vital or unsettled matter. How to use issue in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Issue.

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   Definitions of issue. noun. some situation or event that is thought about. synonyms: matter, subject, topic. see more. noun. an important question that is in dispute and must be settled. “the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone” “politicians never discuss the real issues ” see more. noun.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishISSUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something is the issue, it is the thing you consider to be the most important part of a situation or discussion. I was earning a lot of money, but that was not the issue. She avoided the issue by ordering a turkey sandwich.

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   Issue definition: the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution. See examples of ISSUE used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › issueIssue - definition of issue by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A point or matter of discussion, debate, or dispute: What legal and moral issues should we consider? b. A matter of public concern: debated economic issues. c. A misgiving, objection, or complaint: had issues with the plan to change the curriculum. 2. a. A problem or difficulty. b. A personal problem: is convinced that her boss has issues. 3.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › issueISSUE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   An issue is an important subject that people are arguing about or discussing. [...] 2. See also side issue. 3. If something is the issue, it is the thing you consider to be the most important part of a situation or discussion. [...] More.