Issue
noun
A problem or disagreement that a group of people are talking about or dealing with.
The company is dealing with a small issue.
Often appears as...
- deal with an issue
- address an issue
noun
The act of giving something out to people, especially in a planned way.
The issue of food and blankets to flood victims was well organized.
Often appears as...
- issue of tickets
- issue of passports
noun
Each of the separate parts of a book or magazine that is published regularly.
The latest issue of the magazine is now available.
Often appears as...
- latest issue
- magazine issue
noun
A set of things, such as stamps or banknotes, that are produced at the same time and look the same.
The new issue of banknotes will be in circulation next month.
Often appears as...
- issue of stamps
- issue of banknotes
verb
To give something such as an official document to someone formally or officially.
The bank issued a new credit card to me.
Often appears as...
- issue a warning
- issue a statement
noun
A problem or disagreement that a group of people are talking about or dealing with.
The company is dealing with a small issue.
Often appears as...
- deal with an issue
- address an issue
noun
The act of giving something out to people, especially in a planned way.
The issue of food and blankets to flood victims was well organized.
Often appears as...
- issue of tickets
- issue of passports
noun
Each of the separate parts of a book or magazine that is published regularly.
The latest issue of the magazine is now available.
Often appears as...
- latest issue
- magazine issue
noun
A set of things, such as stamps or banknotes, that are produced at the same time and look the same.
The new issue of banknotes will be in circulation next month.
Often appears as...
- issue of stamps
- issue of banknotes
verb
To give something such as an official document to someone formally or officially.
The bank issued a new credit card to me.
Often appears as...
- issue a warning
- issue a statement
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Scope of Issue
Consider 'issue' to indicate matters of varying sizes, not just major problems.
We need to resolve the parking issue soon.
Pro Tip 2/3Issue vs. Urgent
'Issue' doesn't necessarily imply urgency; context will influence the severity.
There is an issue with the report, but it's nothing urgent.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Using 'issue' can be a softer, less confrontational way to discuss problems.
Let's talk about the issue calmly.
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of some of its original healthy function, depending on the severity of the initial wound and on the function itself. But because the skin does not fully recover, scarring continues to be a major clinical issue for doctors around the world. And even though researchers have made significant strides in understanding the healing process,
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The psychological weight...
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Africa's Complicated...
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Friendship is a personal issue, and it should remain that way.
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Self-esteem is such a challenging issue for young women.
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Whoopi Goldberg
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For some reason, all artists have self-esteem issues.
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You can't help but feel all the human-rights issues.
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Jagmeet Singh
Canadian Lawyer
I've never been afraid of taking on issues.
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I see an issue I like, and I support it.
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I've had a lot of self-esteem issues.
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