issue
i
ˈɪ
i
ssue
ʃu:
shoo
British pronunciation
/ˈɪsjuː/

Definition & Meaning of "issue"in English

Issue
01

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

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The internet service provider resolved the issue with the slow connection promptly.
02

an opening or passage that allows for the escape or release of a substance, such as gas, liquid, or air, from a confined space

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The steam found an issue through a small crack in the pot lid.
03

the children or direct descendants of an individual, including sons, daughters, grandchildren, and so on

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The estate was divided equally among the deceased 's issue.
04

one of a series of publications produced regularly

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The latest issue of the magazine features in-depth interviews with industry leaders and analysis of current trends.
05

a situation or event that is considered, reflected upon, or analyzed, often involving topics or matters of interest

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The team reviewed the issue of customer satisfaction to improve their services.
06

the act of distributing or supplying an item, often in quantity, for general use or for official purposes

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The government announced the issue of new passports to citizens starting next month.
07

the release or distribution of printed materials, such as magazines, newspapers, or reports, for public consumption or official purposes

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The latest issue of the magazine featured an in-depth interview with a famous actor.
08

the emergence or becoming visible of something from a source or origin

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The issue of smoke from the chimney indicated that the fireplace was in use.
09

the final result, outcome, or consequence of a particular process, action, or event

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Despite all the challenges, the issue of their efforts was a groundbreaking scientific discovery.
10

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

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The issue from the sale of the family estate was reinvested into a new business venture.
11

supplies, such as food, clothing, or ammunition, distributed by the government or an organization

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Soldiers received their issue before the march.
to issue
01

to make available for sale or distribution to the public

Transitive: to issue a product
to issue definition and meaning
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The company plans to issue a new version of the software next month.
02

to release an official document such as a statement, warrant, etc.

Transitive: to issue an official document
to issue definition and meaning
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The government issued a statement regarding the new tax regulations.
03

to provide or give something to someone

Transitive: to issue sb with sth
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The teacher issued the students with their new textbooks for the semester.
04

to originate from a particular source or starting point

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The river issues from a spring high in the mountains.
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