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   Is·sue

   /ˈiSHo͞o/

   

   noun

   • 1. an important topic or problem for debate or discussion: "the issue of global warming" Similar mattermatter in questionaffairbusinesssubjecttopicquestionpointpoint at issueitemthingcaseconcernthemeproceedingsituationoccasioncircumstanceproblembone of contentioncontroversyargument
   • ▪ personal problems or difficulties: "a nice guy with a great sense of humor and not too many issues" 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 promissory notes by the bank" 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 editionnumberinstallmentcopyprintingimprintimpressionversionpublication
   • 3. a result or outcome of something: "the chance of carrying such a scheme to a successful issue was small" Similar resultoutcomeconsequenceend resultnet resultupshoteffectaftereffectaftermathconclusionenddenouementinformal:payoff
   • 4. the action of flowing or coming out: "the point of issue" Similar dischargeemissionreleaseoutflowoutflowingoutpouringoutrushrushflooddelugespurtjetcascadestreamtorrentgushflowfluxoutfluxwellingleakageescapedraindrainageexcretionsecretionejectiondisgorgementdebouchmentemanationexudationexudingventingeffluenceeffluenteffusiontechnical:efflux
   • 5. children of one's own: formal "he died without male issue" Similar offspringdescendantsheirssuccessorschildrensons or daughtersprogenyscionsfamilyyoungstersbabiesinformal:kidsderogatory:spawnarchaic:seedfruitfruit of one's loins

   verb

   • 1. supply or distribute (something): "licenses were issued indiscriminately to any company" Similar supplyprovidefurnisharmequipfit outrig outaccoutreoutfitfit upprovisionstockpurveyaccommodatepresentinvestendowfavorBritish: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
   • ▪ put (something) on sale or into general use: "Christmas stamps to be issued in November"
   • 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

   Scrabble Points: 5

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   Synonyms for ISSUE: outcome, result, resultant, consequence, product, effect, matter of course, aftermath; Antonyms of ISSUE: reason, cause, consideration, occasion, factor, basis, base, ground.

   • Some common synonyms of issue are arise, derive, emanate, flow, originate, proceed, rise, spring, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up...
   • Arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent. // new questions have...
   • Although the words derive and issue have much in common, derive implies a prior existence in another form. // the holiday derives from an ancient R...
   • The synonyms emanate and issue are sometimes interchangeable, but emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (such as a thought) from a...
   • Flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception. // words flowed easily from her pen
   • The words originate and issue are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, originate implies a definite source or starting point. // the fi...
   • In some situations, the words proceed and issue are roughly equivalent. However, proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logica...
   • While in some cases nearly identical to issue, spring implies rapid or sudden emerging. // an idea that springs to mind
   • The words stem and issue can be used in similar contexts, but stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth...

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   What is another word for issue?

   • On this page you'll find 326 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to issue, such as: affair, argument, concern, controversy, matter, and point. From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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   How do you describe a problem formally?

   • When addressing a problem formally, we can describe it as a “dilemma,” “conundrum,” or “predicament.” These words suggest a more serious or complex issue requiring thoughtful consideration. What are some synonyms for the phrase ‘take issue’? To say we ‘take issue’ with something, we could alternatively say we “object to” or “quarrel with” it.

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   How does the verb issue differ from other similar words?

   • Some common synonyms of issue are arise, derive, emanate, flow, originate, proceed, rise, spring, and stem. While all these words mean "to come up or out of something into existence," issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet.

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   What is the difference between an issue and a problem?

   • When we refer to an issue, it implies a topic open for discussion or an aspect requiring resolution, whereas a problem is generally a more serious difficulty requiring a solution. An issue can lead to a problem if left unaddressed. Example sentence: One of the main issues in the upcoming election is the reform of the healthcare system.

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   Synonyms for ISSUE in English: topic, point, matter, problem, business, case, question, concern, subject, affair, ….

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   issue. Synonyms: effect, outcome, manifestation, end, result, progeny, posterity, conclusion, consequence, upshot, children, offspring. Antonyms: cause, operation, working, principle, law, system, action, influence, origination, commencement, paternity, ancestry.

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   Jun 4, 2024 · We opt for synonyms that maintain the formality and specificity required. Terms like “problematic,” “question,” or “topical” might fit when discussing an issue within a research context. For example: Problematic: The problematic effects of climate change are well-documented.