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A topic in dispute, or up for debate
“Ari had a meeting with Vincent to discuss the issue regarding his next lead role in a feature film.”
A situation that requires resolution
“We have an issue with Michael eating all of the cookies and not leaving any behind for the rest of us.”
The distribution of something for general use
“The issue of MP40 semi-automatic rifles was in effect for soldiers of prestige within the army's airborne division.”
(publishing) A single edition of a periodical publication
“The latest issue of Cosmopolitan has an article on how you can still lose weight and remain attractive by eating more food.”
(figuratively) All one's lineal descendants
“The issue of Cersei and Jaime Lannister would all meet an untimely end, much to the chagrin of the Mad Queen.”
(medicine) The outflow of a bodily fluid
“Wrap a bandage fast around the gaping wound to minimize the issue of blood.”
(rare) The place where something flows out
“The river winds and flows towards its issue, a majestic blue lake where birds flock during the spring.”
(rare) The result or outcome of an event or events
“The successful issue of the negotiation increased profits for the business.”
Indication of source or origin of a product, typically government or military
“This was the first standard government issue firearm and the beginning of the long tradition of US military small arms manufacture.”
An unfortunate condition or event
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
A periodical publication, typically focused on a particular subject
A very young child or toddler
An occurrence, or something that happens
Persons relating to family, ancestors or relatives
An element or circumstance contributing to a result
The process of coming into existence or prominence
A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory
The expression of a thought, feeling or idea through speech or words
A published statement or the act of revealing something
An issue generating a significant amount of coverage and discussion
A final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story
A piece of work, specifically defined within a profession
Money that is gained or acquired
To supply or distribute for use
“The general will issue new SVT-40 rifles to soldiers from the infantry division once they have reached the required level of prestige.”
To formally send out or put into circulation
“The company will issue a statement addressing the recent complaints by consumers in the next 24 hours.”
To proceed, come or flow out from
“The aromatic smell of spices would issue from my neighbor's kitchen as she prepared her dinner.”
To expel or discharge, typically gas or light
“This flamethrower will issue a long, controllable stream of fire when activated.”
To result or be derived from
“The students' improved academic results issue from the dedication of their teachers.”
To fill out a financial document, typically a check/cheque
“Please issue the check to my company, I Love Words Inc.”
To cascade or issue forth from somewhere
To present formally for discussion or consideration
To determine the future or the fate of something in advance
To pronounce (a judgement or judicial sentence)
To supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose
Increase by addition or growth, often financial
To produce literature, typically in large quantities
To leave or exit a place
To send a message, person or object to a given place or location
To produce or generate, especially a large number of
To found or pioneer
To encourage or cause a certain event or outcome
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