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   Is·sue

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   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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   What is at issue?

   • to be the most important part of the subject that is being discussed What is at issue is whether she was responsible for her actions. to start disagreeing or arguing with someone about something I must take issue with you on that point. Definition of issue noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.

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   What is issue noun?

   • Definition of issue noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary [countable] an important topic that people are discussing or arguing about a key/sensitive/controversial issue This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it. She usually writes about environmental issues. The union plans to raise the issue of overtime.

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   What does it mean to formally issue something?

   • to make something known formally issue something They issued a joint statement denying the charges. A warning was issued yesterday by the government, asking people to stay in their homes. issue something to somebody The president has the authority to issue orders to the military. The new guidelines have been issued to all doctors.

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   What is the point at issue?

   • The point at issue is what is best for the child. I would take issue with you on that. The Prime Minister will issue a statement tomorrow. Police issued a warning about the dangers of playing near water. All members will be issued with a membership card. (Definition of issue from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

   ISSUE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   B1. 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.

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   Issue definition: the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution. See examples of ISSUE used in a sentence.

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   See issue in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: issue. Definition of issue noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Full Definition of ISSUE. 1. plural: proceeds from a source of revenue (as an estate) 2. : the action of going, coming, or flowing out : egress, emergence. 3. : a means or place of going out : exit, outlet. 4. : offspring, progeny <died without issue>.

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   Definition of issue verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to issue. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of issue. The motor vehicle department handles the issue of drivers' permits. The magazine comes out in a monthly issue. Synonyms. giving out. granting. sending out. putting forth. issuance. distributing.

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   Sep 24, 2023 · 1836–. A matter which remains to be decided; a significant matter for debate or discussion. conscience issue, race issue, single-issue, social issue, woman's issue, etc.: see the first element. 1836. Conferring the power of choice, and connecting that choice with most important issues.