Issue

/ˈɪʃuː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

The main issue at the meeting was the budget cuts.

A release or publication, such as a magazine or journal.

I read an interesting article in the latest issue of the magazine.

The act of officially giving out or distributing something.

The issue of new licenses has been delayed due to technical difficulties.

verb

To distribute or release officially.

The organization will issue a statement regarding the incident.

To come forth or flow out.

Water began to issue from the broken pipe.

Middle English: from Old French 'issiu', from 'issir' meaning 'to go out'.

issue at hand

The current issue or problem being discussed.

hot issue

A contentious or sensitive topic that generates strong opinions.

issue a statement

To formally release information or a declaration.

discussion

The process of talking about something with another person or a group.

debate

A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly.

topic

A subject that is discussed or written about.

An annoyance or problem.

He always has some issue with the way things are done.

A dispute or conflict.

They had an issue over the division of work.