Issue: meaning, definitions and examples

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issue

 

[ ˈɪʃuː ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

problem

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

Synonyms

concern, matter, problem

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.
Context #2 | Noun

publication

A number or copy of a periodical publication.

Synonyms

copy, edition, publication

Examples of usage

  • The latest issue of the magazine is out now.
  • I bought the new issue of the newspaper.
Context #3 | Verb

supply

Supply or distribute something for use or sale.

Synonyms

distribute, release, supply

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

🇮🇳 मुद्दा

🇩🇪 Problem

🇮🇩 masalah

🇺🇦 питання

🇵🇱 kwestia

🇯🇵 問題 (もんだい)

🇫🇷 problème

🇪🇸 problema

🇹🇷 sorun

🇰🇷 문제 (문제)

🇸🇦 قضية

🇨🇿 problém

🇸🇰 problém

🇨🇳 问题 (wèntí)

🇸🇮 vprašanje

🇮🇸 mál

🇰🇿 мәселе

🇬🇪 საკითხი

🇦🇿 məsələ

🇲🇽 problema

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.

See also: issuance, issuer, issues, issuing.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #416, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.