issue
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ssue
ʃu:
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British pronunciation
/ˈɪsjuː/

Definition & Meaning of "issue"in English

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.
The publisher will issue the latest edition of the magazine next Friday.
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.
The police department issued a warrant for the suspect's arrest.
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.
The company issued each employee with a new uniform.
04

to originate from a particular source or starting point

Intransitive
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The river issues from a spring high in the mountains.
Smoke issued from the chimney as the fire roared inside the house.
Issue
01

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

issue definition and meaning
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The steam found an issue through a small crack in the pot lid.
There was an issue in the pipe that allowed water to leak out.
02

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

issue definition and meaning
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The estate was divided equally among the deceased 's issue.
His will stated that all his property should be inherited by his issue.
03

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.
Customers reported an issue with the mobile app crashing frequently.
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.
I eagerly anticipate each new issue of the comic book series, eager to follow the ongoing storylines of my favorite characters.
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.
The report highlighted the issue of rising costs in the healthcare sector.
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.
The company managed the issue of uniforms to all employees on the first day of training.
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.
The library received the new issue of the scientific journal today.
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.
Water began to issue from the fountain as it was turned on.
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.
The legal battle continued for years, with the final issue being a landmark court ruling.
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.
The landlord used the issue from the property sales to purchase additional real estate.
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.
Each recruit was assigned a standard issue.
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