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- Dictionaryissue/ˈɪʃ(j)uː/
noun
- 1. an important topic or problem for debate or discussion: "the issue of racism" Similar
- 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
verb
- 1. supply or distribute (something) for use or sale: "licences were issued indiscriminately to any company" Similar Opposite
- 2. come, go, or flow out from: "exotic smells issued from a nearby building" Similar
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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.
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…
noun. the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution: the issue of food and blankets to flood victims. something that is printed or published and distributed, especially a given number of a periodical: Have you seen the latest issue of the magazine? Synonyms: printing, edition.
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.
ISSUE definition: 1. an important subject or problem that people are discussing: 2. the newspaper, magazine, etc…. Learn more.
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!).
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.
[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.
1. An issue is an important subject that people are arguing about or discussing. [...] 2. If something is the issue, it is the thing you consider to be the most important part of a situation or discussion. [...] 3.
a series of things or one of a series of things printed, published, or given out at one time: a new bond issue; a magazine issue. a point in question or a matter that is in dispute or may be argued about because of its importance: His age isn't the issue.
