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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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   How to use issue in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Issue. a vital or unsettled matter; concern, problem; a matter that is in dispute between two or more parties…

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

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   27 meanings: 1. the act of sending or giving out something; supply; delivery 2. something issued; an edition of stamps, a.... Click for more definitions.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishissue verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   to give something to somebody, especially officially. issue something to issue a licence/certificate/permit/ticket. issue somebody something The authorities refused to issue him a visa. issue somebody with something New members will be issued with a temporary identity card.

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   The original meaning of the word issue was to put something out. If a celebrity issues a statement or the post office issues new stamps, they put them out for the public. Likewise, an issue is a current topic, sometimes controversial, that is being discussed. Politicians often say they want to talk about the issues (and not their personal lives!).

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryISSUE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   ISSUE meaning: 1. an important subject or problem that people are discussing: 2. the newspaper, magazine, etc…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishissue noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [countable] an important topic that people are discussing or arguing about. a key/major issue. This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it. Teacher education has become a political issue. They discussed a number of important environmental issues. They are talking about issues relating to the safety of children online.

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

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryISSUE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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    A complete guide to the word "ISSUE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › issue_nissue, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

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    Sep 24, 2023 · issue noun. Meaning & use. I. The action of going, flowing, or coming out; the means by which, or place where, this occurs. I.1. The action of going or flowing out; the opportunity to flow or go out; exit; release; outflow; an instance of this. Also: (a quantity of) something which flows or comes out in this way. I.1.a. a1325–.