Pronunciation

/ˈɪʃuː/

Definitions

• Noun (n): 1. An important topic or problem for discussion, debate, or resolution; a point or matter of dispute. Example: “The main issue at hand is how to reduce pollution.” 2. The act of publishing, distributing, or releasing something, especially a publication like a magazine or newspaper. Example: “The latest issue of the journal arrived yesterday.” 3. A quantity of something that is produced or supplied at one time. Example: “A new issue of stamps was released to commemorate the event.” 4. A problem or difficulty; a situation that causes concern or trouble. Example: “There have been some technical issues with the website.” 5. In law or family relationships, offspring, children, or descendants. Example: “She is the only surviving issue of her parents.”

• Verb (v): 1. To produce or distribute something officially, especially printed material such as a book or a magazine. Example: “They will issue a statement later today.” 2. To arise from a source; originate or emanate from something. Example: “New challenges issued from the changing economic climate.” 3. To send out; to give out or supply something, often authoritatively. Example: “The government decided to issue new passports to all citizens.”

Phrases

• “At issue”: Matters being debated or discussed.
• “Issue an apology”: To formally apologize or make amends.
• “To take issue with”: To disagree with or challenge something.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company’s financial issues stemmed from mismanagement.”
• Verb: “The university issues identification cards to all its students.”

Synonyms

• Concern (noun)
• Problem
• Matter
• Dispute
• Controversy
• Release (verb)
• Distribute
• Publish
• Emit
• Procreate (in the context of offspring)