the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution: the issue of food and blankets to flood victims.
something that is printed or published and distributed, especially a given number of a periodical: Have you seen the latest issue of the magazine?
something that is sent out or put forth in any form.
a quantity of something that is officially offered for sale or put into circulation at one time: a new issue of commemorative stamps; a new bond issue.
a point in question or a matter that is in dispute, as between contending parties in an action at law.
a point, matter, or dispute, the decision of which is of special or public importance: the political issues.
a point, the decision of which determines a matter: The real issue in the strike was the right to bargain collectively.
a point at which a matter is ready for decision: to bring a case to an issue.
something proceeding from any source, as a product, effect, result, or consequence: His words were the issue of an intelligent man.
Often issues .
a personal or emotional problem: I had issues that prevented me from doing well in school.
any problem or difficulty: Sorry I'm late—I had an issue with parking.
the ultimate result, event, or outcome of a proceeding, affair, etc.: the issue of a contest.
a distribution of food rations, clothing, equipment, or ammunition to a number of officers or enlisted soldiers, or to a military unit.
offspring; progeny: to die without issue.
a going, coming, passing, or flowing out: free issue and entry.
a place or means of egress; outlet or exit.
something that comes out, as an outflowing stream.
Pathology.
a discharge of blood, pus, or the like.
an incision, ulcer, or the like, emitting such a discharge.
issues,English Law. the profits from land or other property.
the printing of copies of a work from the original setting of type with some slight changes: the third issue of the poem.
Obsolete. a proceeding or action.
verb (used with object),is·sued,is·su·ing.
to put out; deliver for use, sale, etc.; put into circulation.
to mint, print, or publish for sale or distribution: to issue a new coin; to issue a reprint of a book.
to distribute (food, clothing, etc.) to one or more officers or enlisted soldiers or to a military unit.
to send out; discharge; emit.
verb (used without object),is·sued,is·su·ing.
to go, pass, or flow out; come forth; emerge: to issue forth to battle.
to be sent, put forth, or distributed authoritatively or publicly, as a legal writ or money.
to be published, as a book.
to originate or proceed from any source.
to arise as a result or consequence; result: a reaction that issues from the stimulus.
Chiefly Law. to proceed as offspring, or be born or descended.
Chiefly Law. to come as a yield or profit, as from land.
Archaic. to have the specified outcome, result, etc. (often followed by in).
Obsolete. to end; terminate.
Idioms for issue
at issue,
being disputed or under discussion.
being at opposite viewpoints; in disagreement: Medical experts are still at issue over the proper use of tranquilizers.
join issue,
to enter into controversy or take exception to.
to submit an issue jointly for legal decision.
take issue, to disagree; dispute: He took issue with me on my proposal for a new advertising campaign.
Origin of issue
First recorded in 1275–1325; (noun) Middle English, from Middle French: “place or passage out”; Old French (e)issue, from unattested Vulgar Latin exūta, noun use of feminine of *exūtus,Latin exitusexit1; (verb) Middle English issuen, derivative of the noun, or from Middle French, Old French (e)issu, past participle of issir “to go out” (≪ Latin exīre); see exit2
SYNONYMS FOR issue
2 copy, edition, printing.
5, 7 crux.
6, 7 problem, question.
11 upshot, conclusion, end.
28 flow, emanate, arise, spring.
29 ensue.
SEE SYNONYMS FOR issue ON THESAURUS.COM
ANTONYMS FOR issue
25 return.
SEE ANTONYMS FOR issue ON THESAURUS.COM
synonym study for issue
25. See emerge.
OTHER WORDS FROM issue
is·sue·less,adjectiveis·su·er,nounoutissue,verb (used with object),out·is·sued,out·is·su·ing.pre·is·sue,noun,verb (used with object),pre·is·sued,pre·is·su·ing.
He was more explicit about this disparagement during an event in Pennsylvania earlier this year, when he charged that Biden “has got some big issues” because the former vice president is so often seen wearing a mask.
In 160 words, Trump reveals how little he cares about the pandemic|Philip Bump|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
They want to pass good legislation, because it’s not just a political-messaging issue.
Why House Democrats have good reason to be anxious about no coronavirus relief deal|Amber Phillips|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
Among them, 61 percent said voter fraud is a major problem with voting by mail, with only 1 percent saying it’s not an issue at all.
Trump contradicts CDC director on vaccine; Biden says Americans shouldn’t trust Trump|Colby Itkowitz, Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner|September 16, 2020|Washington Post
If you run into any issues at the polls during early voting or on Election Day, ask a poll worker for help.
ProPublica’s Pandemic Guide to Making Sure Your Vote Counts|by Susie Armitage|September 16, 2020|ProPublica
This tactic is now becoming more overt, and it is spreading to other issues.
Trump’s increasingly overt effort to pretend Biden is actually president|Aaron Blake|September 16, 2020|Washington Post
But the tide was turning on this issue, an email from another constituent made clear.
Jeb Bush’s Unseen Anti-Gay Marriage Emails|Jackie Kucinich|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Like many Americans—but few Republican presidential candidates—the former Florida governor has evolved on the issue.
Jeb Bush’s Unseen Anti-Gay Marriage Emails|Jackie Kucinich|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In this cockamamie get-rich scheme, would they all issue an apology if he cut a check?
Phylicia Rashad and the Cult of Cosby Truthers|Stereo Williams|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Judge Hinkle said “the Constitution requires the Clerk to issue such licenses.”
The Back Alley, Low Blow-Ridden Fight to Stop Gay Marriage in Florida Is Finally Over|Jay Michaelson|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
So, in an unusual order (PDF) issued on New Years Day, District Judge Robert Hinkle clarified the issue.
The Back Alley, Low Blow-Ridden Fight to Stop Gay Marriage in Florida Is Finally Over|Jay Michaelson|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
During the siege, the prophet was more than once anxiously consulted by the king as to the issue of the crisis.
The Expositor's Bible: The Prophecies of Jeremiah|C J Ball
Let Mr. Morse immediately take the house and issue invitations for a great ball to celebrate Miss Juanita's engagement.
The City in the Clouds|C. Ranger Gull
The ground for refusing to permit him to continue his address was stated to be irrelevancy to the question at issue.
The Awakening|Leo Nikoleyevich Tolstoy
The fight grew more fierce, and for a long time the issue remained doubtful.
The History of England|T.F. Tout
At 15.20 I re-entered the Issue Department and went through the motions of taking up the gloves.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 156, March 12, 1919|Various
British Dictionary definitions for issue
issue
/ (ˈɪʃuː, ˈɪsjuː) /
noun
the act of sending or giving out something; supply; delivery
something issued; an edition of stamps, a magazine, etc
the number of identical items, such as banknotes or shares in a company, that become available at a particular time
the act of emerging; outflow; discharge
something flowing out, such as a river
a place of outflow; outlet
the descendants of a person; offspring; progeny
a topic of interest or discussion
an important subject requiring a decision
an outcome or consequence; result
pathol
a suppurating sore
discharge from a wound
lawthe matter remaining in dispute between the parties to an action after the pleadings
the yield from or profits arising out of land or other property
militarythe allocation of items of government stores, such as food, clothing, and ammunition
library science
the system for recording current loans
the number of books loaned in a specified period
obsoletean act, deed, or proceeding
at issue
under discussion
in disagreement
force the issueto compel decision on some matter
join issue
to join in controversy
to submit an issue for adjudication
take issueto disagree
verb-sues, -suingor-sued
to come forth or emerge or cause to come forth or emerge
to publish or deliver (a newspaper, magazine, etc)
(tr)to make known or announce
(intr)to originate or proceed
(intr)to be a consequence; result
(intr foll by in) to end or terminate
(tr)
to give out or allocate (equipment, a certificate, etc) officially to someone
(foll by with)to supply officially (with)
Derived forms of issue
issueless, adjectiveissuer, noun
Word Origin for issue
C13: from Old French eissue way out, from eissir to go out, from Latin exīre, from ex-1 + īre to go