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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.
1. a (1) : a vital or unsettled matter. economic issues. (2) : concern, problem. I have issues with his behavior. b. : a matter that is in dispute between two or more parties. "… He insists that this was an issue over health care policy, not over the former vice president's age or agility. …" Ed O'Keefe.
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!).
Issue definition: the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution. See examples of ISSUE used in a sentence.
An issue of something such as a magazine or newspaper is the version of it that is published, for example, in a particular month or on a particular day. The growing problem is underlined in the latest issue of the Lancet. [ + of] Synonyms: edition, printing, copy, impression More Synonyms of issue. 5. verb.
n. 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.
[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.
an important subject or problem that people are discussing: the issues of race and social class. political issues. Chris has raised a very important issue. Fewer examples. The issue has been much discussed in the media. On the issue of education the party is united. The dispute centres on racial issues.
the act of sending out or putting forth; distribution. 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.
Britannica Dictionary definition of ISSUE. 1. [count] : something that people are talking about, thinking about, etc. : an important subject or topic. She is concerned with a variety of social/moral/economic issues. Water purity is a public health issue. The President's speech addressed a number of important issues. [+] more examples. 2.
