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Meaning of the word issues in English

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issues

Noun

1.

an important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

Example:
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the issue of global warming
Synonym:
matteraffairbusinesssubjecttopicquestionpointitemthingcaseconcernthemeproceedingsituationoccasioncircumstanceproblembone of contentioncontroversyargument
2.

the action of supplying or distributing an item for use, sale, or official purposes.

Example:
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the issue of promissory notes by the bank
Synonym:
issuingissuancepublicationpublishingcirculationdistributionsupplyingsupplydeliveryappearance

Verb

1.

supply or distribute (something).

Example:
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licenses were issued indiscriminately to any company
Synonym:
supplyprovidefurnisharmequipfit outrig outaccoutreoutfitfit upprovisionstockpurveyaccommodatepresentinvestendowfavor
Synonym:
withdraw
2.

come, go, or flow out from.

Example:
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exotic smells issued from a nearby building
Synonym:
emanateemergeproceedexudedischarge
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