Meaning of the word issue in English

What does issue mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

issue

US /ˈɪʃ.uː/

UK /ˈɪʃ.uː/

an important topic or problem for debate or discussion

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The main issue is funding for the new project.

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We need to address this issue immediately.

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problem matter point question topic

the action of supplying or distributing something

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The issue of new passports will begin next month.

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The company is responsible for the issue of refunds.

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distribution release publication circulation

a set of newspapers, magazines, or the like, published at the same time

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Have you seen the latest issue of the magazine?

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This special issue focuses on climate change.

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edition number copy volume

supply or distribute (something)

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The government will issue new guidelines next week.

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The bank can issue you a new credit card.

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release publish distribute circulate

(of a problem or difficulty) emerge; arise

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New problems began to issue as the project progressed.

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A warning was issued about the approaching storm.

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emerge arise appear result stem

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