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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

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › social-issueSocial issue | Definition, Identification, Examples, Social...

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Social issue, a state of affairs that negatively affects the personal or social lives of individuals or the well-being of communities or larger groups within a society and about which there is usually public disagreement as to its nature, causes, or solution. The term social issue is frequently.

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3. www.indeed.com › career-advice › career-developmentHow To Write a Problem Statement (With an Example)

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   Sep 24, 2024 · A problem statement is a statement of a current issue or problem that requires timely action to improve the situation. This statement concisely explains the barrier the current problem places between a functional process and/or product and the current (problematic) state of affairs.

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4. simplicable.com › en › workplace-issues65 Examples of Workplace Issues - Simplicable

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   Aug 22, 2021 · Workplace issues are problems and risks that decrease employee satisfaction and organizational performance. These are mostly intangible and intractable problems of culture and systems. It is also common for workplace issues to originate with upper management.

5. blog.softexpert.com › en › how-to-describe-problemHow to describe a problem so that everyone understands it

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   Sep 10, 2024 · A brief description of the problem; Indication of where the problem is occurring; The length of time during which the problem is occurring; The size or magnitude of the problem. Be careful not to reduce the problem description too much.

6. www.thebalancemoney.com › problem-solving-skills-withWhat Are Problem-Solving Skills? - The Balance

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   Sep 10, 2024 · Problem-solving skills help you determine why an issue is happening and how to resolve that issue. It's one of the key skills that employers seek in job applicants. Problem-solving starts with identifying the issue, coming up with solutions, implementing those solutions, and evaluating their effectiveness.

7. www.isixsigma.com › getting-started › how-to-write-anHow to Write an Effective Problem Statement - iSixSigma

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   Sep 24, 2024 · What Is in a Problem Statement? A problem statement should describe an undesirable gap between the current state level and the desired future state level of performance.

8. www.toolshero.com › project-management › issue-managementIssue Management in project management: the process - Toolshero

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   Sep 13, 2024 · It starts off with a general definition and meaning of issue management and why it is important in project management. This is followed by a step-by-step plan for risk management and an explanation of how the issue management process can be applied in practice. Enjoy reading!