Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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

   • I

     1

   • S

     1

   • S

     1

   • U

     1

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. People also ask

   What does issue mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! ISSUE definition: 1. a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about: 2. most important in what is…. Learn more.

   ISSUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/issue

   See all results for this question

   What is the plural of issue?

   • is′su·er n. Usage Note: People often use issue to refer to a problem, difficulty, or condition, especially an embarrassing or discrediting one. The word is frequently used in the plural.

   Issue - definition of issue by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com/issue

   See all results for this question

   What is a real issue?

   • The real issue was never addressed. An issue of something such as a magazine or newspaper is the version of it that is published, for example, in a particular month or on a particular day. If you issue a statement or a warning, you make it known formally or publicly . Last night he issued a statement denying the allegations.

   ISSUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/issue

   See all results for this question

   Is issue a noun or noun?

   • If you are issued with something, it is officially given to you. Issue is also a noun. ...a standard army issue rifle. When something such as a liquid, sound, or smell issues from something, it comes out of that thing. A tinny voice issued from a speaker.

   ISSUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/issue

   See all results for this question

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › issueIssue Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › issue

   • Cached

   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word issue as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and etymology. Find out how to distinguish issue from related words like arise, originate, and stem.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishISSUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning of issue as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. Find out how to use issue in different contexts, such as finance, law, media, and politics.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › issueISSUE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › issue

   • Cached

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

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › issueIssue - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › issue

   One copy of "Celebrities are Cool" magazine is an issue. It is issued, or put out, by the publisher. You and your mother may argue over the issue, or topic, of whether or not you should read it.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › issueIssue - definition of issue by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › issue

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning and usage of the word issue in different contexts, such as law, medicine, finance, and communication. Find synonyms, idioms, and examples of issue in sentences.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishISSUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   3 days ago · Learn the meaning and usage of the word issue as a noun and a verb in British and American English. Find out the different senses of issue, such as topic, result, offspring, publication, and more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionissue noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition

   • Cached

   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the word issue as a noun in English. Issue can refer to a topic of discussion, a problem or worry, a magazine or newspaper, a set of things, a legal term, or children.