Issue meaning in English

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Definition

an issue: a problem, a question, a case, a subject, a matter noun
What's the issue? Tell me what the problem is.
I have a small issue with your bad hygiene. Do you want some deodorant?
world issues international news or affairs
to issue: to publish, to produce, to deliver, to give, to provide verb
The National Weather Forecasting agency has issued a hurricane warning. The news was announced this morning.

UK: Global warming is an issue which affects us all.
US: I'm afraid I'll have to issue you a warning.

Examples

  • "Ahead of the vote on June 1st, 2020, the two remaining candidates, Brits Edward Moon and Brian Jones, will clash on the big issues: cheese, the environment and the Eurovision song contest."
  • "As chief financial officer, I'd like to avoid issuing any profit warnings."
  • "If you don't mind, I'm going to ask you some basic questions about your childhood, and then we'll move on to examine some deeper issues."
  • "Please allow me to respond to your question with a few questions of my own: why on earth are we wasting valuable work time by addressing such a completely ridiculous issue?"
  • "Hannah has a strong Northern British accent, and equally strong views on many issues."
  • "Please could we try to find time for a meeting to discuss the training issues I mentioned in yesterday's interview?"
  • "However, the majority of Australians are against the government on this issue, while the Americans continue to pollute with their enormous cars."
  • "I'm glad we have this opportunity to sit down together and finally discuss some personnel issues."
  • "I've spoken to Icarus regarding this issue and he has informed me that we can't simply absorb the cost of this excess production, nor would I want to do this."
  • "Whatever you do, don't mention any pregnancy issues, or you could get DC into serious trouble."
  • "I know I've learned that you people have a lot of unresolved issues."
  • "Here is my assessment of your issues following our brief encounter."
  • "Trey : Problem-solving is a passion of mine, and I excel at finding practical solutions to everyday issues."
  • "The Democrats position themselves to the left on issues of economy and social policy."
  • "He seems like a solid worker - the kind of guy you can depend on, and he's always free to help you with problems. However, he's sometimes a bit difficult to understand, especially when he's talking about technical issues."
  • "Susie : As a matter of fact Philip, since you insist on making this a financial issue: immediately after the public became aware of their labor practices, their stock dropped 44% despite a booming stock market."
  • "I think we've spent enough time on this issue."
  • "I look forward to hearing from you, and hope that we can resolve this issue in a civilized manner."
  • "I know I've learnt that you people have a lot of unresolved issues."
  • "Enriqué : Brent, I hear this argument from Americans all the time, and I think it's a cultural issue more than anything else."

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