issue

/ˈɪʃ.ʊ/ /ˈɪʃ.uː/

Definitions

1. noun

a problem or difficulty that needs to be dealt with

“The government tried to address the issue of rising inflation.”

2. noun

a matter or topic that is being discussed or dealt with

“The magazine covered the latest issue of environmental protection.”

3. verb

to bring out or publish (something, such as a newspaper or magazine)

“The company will issue a new quarterly report.”

4. verb

to make a statement or declaration about something

“The politician issued a statement apologizing for the mistake.”

5. verb

to provide or supply something, especially money or goods

“The store will issue a refund for the defective product.”

6. verb

to send out or distribute something, such as a publication or a summons

“The court will issue a subpoena to the witness.”

7. verb

to create or produce something, such as a product or a service

“The company will issue a new product line next quarter.”

8. verb

to give or assign something, such as a task or a responsibility

“The teacher issued a new homework assignment.”

9. verb

to make something available or accessible

“The museum will issue an exhibit on ancient history.”

10. verb

to create or publish something, such as a document or a record

“The company will issue a new shareholder report.”

11. verb

to declare or announce something, such as a war or a policy

“The government issued a declaration of war.”

Synonyms

  • concern
  • difficulty
  • matter
  • problem
  • question

Antonyms

  • answer
  • resolution
  • solution