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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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   What does issue mean?

   • assunto, questão, ponto de debate… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! ISSUE meaning: 1. an important subject or problem that people are discussing: 2. the newspaper, magazine, etc…. Learn more.

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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)

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   Is money an issue?

   • [countable] a problem or worry that someone has with something Money is not an issue. I don't think my private life is the issue here. I'm not bothered about the cost—you're the one who's making an issue of it. Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. She's always on a diet—she has issues about food.

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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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   1 issue. : something that people are talking about, thinking about, etc. : an important subject or topic. : the version of a newspaper, magazine, etc., that is published at a particular time. : the act of officially making something available or giving something to people to be used : the act of issuing something.

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   Define issue. issue synonyms, issue pronunciation, issue translation, English dictionary definition of issue. n. 1. a. A point or matter of discussion, debate, or dispute: What legal and moral issues should we consider?

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   The company is planning a new share issue. a special issue of stamps; see also standard issue; making available/known [uncountable] the act of supplying or making available things for people to buy or use. I bought a set of the new stamps on the date of issue. issue of something to somebody the issue of blankets to the refugees; see also rights ...

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   issue somebody something The authorities refused to issue him a visa. issue somebody with something New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. issue something to somebody Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them.

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    3 [countable] one of a regular series of magazines or newspapers the July issue of a popular food magazine The article appeared in issue 25. of stamps/coins/shares; 4 [countable] a number or set of things that are supplied and made available at the same time The company is planning a new share issue. a special issue of stamps; making available ...