Issues: meaning, definitions and examples

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issues

 

[ ˈɪʃuːz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

current affairs

Problems or difficulties, especially ones that are ongoing or unresolved.

Synonyms

challenges, difficulties, problems

Examples of usage

  • There are several issues that need to be addressed in our society.
  • The company is facing financial issues due to poor management.
  • She is passionate about environmental issues and advocates for change.
  • The government is working on resolving the healthcare issues in the country.
  • Family issues can sometimes be challenging to deal with.
Context #2 | Noun

publication

A publication, especially a periodical, containing articles on a particular subject or written by a particular group of people.

Synonyms

journal, periodical, publication

Examples of usage

  • I subscribe to several issues of this magazine.
  • The latest issue of the journal focuses on climate change.
  • She is the editor of the upcoming issue of the literary magazine.
Context #3 | Verb

bring up

To bring up or introduce a topic for discussion or consideration.

Synonyms

bring up, introduce, raise

Examples of usage

  • She issues a warning to all employees about the new policy.
  • The professor issues a statement regarding the plagiarism allegations.
  • The committee issues a report on the findings of their investigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "issues" in other languages:

🇵🇹 questões

🇮🇳 मुद्दे

🇩🇪 Fragen

🇮🇩 masalah

🇺🇦 питання

🇵🇱 kwestie

🇯🇵 問題 (もんだい)

🇫🇷 questions

🇪🇸 cuestiones

🇹🇷 sorunlar

🇰🇷 문제 (문제)

🇸🇦 قضايا

🇨🇿 otázky

🇸🇰 otázky

🇨🇳 问题 (wèntí)

🇸🇮 vprašanja

🇮🇸 mál

🇰🇿 мәселелер

🇬🇪 საკითხები

🇦🇿 məsələlər

🇲🇽 cuestiones

Etymology

The word 'issues' originated from the Latin word 'issuāre', meaning 'to send out'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to problems, publications, and actions. The term gained popularity in English during the 17th century and has since become a common part of everyday language.

See also: issuance, issue, issuer, issuing.

Word Frequency Rank

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