Issue: meaning, definitions and examples
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issue
[ ˈɪʃuː ]
problem
An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- This is a central issue in the debate.
- The environmental issue is of great concern.
- We need to address the issue of poverty.
publication
A number or copy of a periodical publication.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The latest issue of the magazine is out now.
- I bought the new issue of the newspaper.
supply
Supply or distribute something for use or sale.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company issued a statement.
- They issued new shares in the business.
Translations
Translations of the word "issue" in other languages:
🇵🇹 questão
- problema
- assunto
🇮🇳 मुद्दा
- समस्या
- विषय
🇩🇪 Problem
- Thema
- Angelegenheit
🇮🇩 masalah
- isu
- topik
🇺🇦 питання
- проблема
- тема
🇵🇱 kwestia
- problem
- zagadnienie
🇯🇵 問題 (もんだい)
- 課題 (かだい)
- 事項 (じこう)
🇫🇷 problème
- question
- sujet
🇪🇸 problema
- cuestión
- asunto
🇹🇷 sorun
- mesele
- konu
🇰🇷 문제 (문제)
- 이슈 (이슈)
- 주제 (주제)
🇸🇦 قضية
- مشكلة
- موضوع
🇨🇿 problém
- otázka
- záležitost
🇸🇰 problém
- otázka
- záležitosť
🇨🇳 问题 (wèntí)
- 议题 (yìtí)
- 事项 (shìxiàng)
🇸🇮 vprašanje
- problem
- zadeva
🇮🇸 mál
- vandamál
- atriði
🇰🇿 мәселе
- проблема
- сұрақ
🇬🇪 საკითხი
- პრობლემა
- თემა
🇦🇿 məsələ
- problem
- mövzu
🇲🇽 problema
- cuestión
- asunto
Etymology
The word 'issue' comes from the Latin 'issūra' meaning 'exit'. Originally used in the context of 'flowing out' or 'discharge', it later evolved to mean a subject for debate or discussion. Over time, the word gained additional meanings related to publication and supply. Today, 'issue' is a versatile word used in various contexts.