issue

/ˈɪʃu/
verb
  1. To officially give out or provide something, such as a document, statement, or item.
    • The school will issue new student ID cards next week.
    • The company issued a press release about the new product.
    • The library issues library cards to all residents for free.
  2. To come out or flow out from a place.
    • A strange sound issued from the dark room.
    • Smoke issued from the chimney of the old house.
    • Water issued from the crack in the pipe.
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noun
  1. An important topic or problem that people discuss or argue about.
    • The candidate spoke about economic issues during the debate.
    • Climate change is a major issue for governments around the world.
    • We need to address the issue of bullying in schools.
  2. A problem or difficulty that needs to be solved.
    • The team worked late to fix the software issue before the launch.
    • My computer has a technical issue with the screen.
    • If you have any issues with the product, please contact customer service.
  3. One of a series of publications, such as a magazine or newspaper, published at a particular time.
    • I read an interesting story in last month's issue of National Geographic.
    • The latest issue of the magazine has a great article on travel.
    • The comic book store sells every new issue on release day.
  4. The act of officially giving out or supplying something.
    • The bank handled the issue of the company's shares.
    • The government announced the issue of new passports next month.
    • The issue of emergency supplies to the flood victims began immediately.
  5. A result or outcome of something.
    • We are waiting for the issue of the final report.
    • The issue of the election was a surprise to many people.
    • The negotiations reached a successful issue after weeks of talks.
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