Issue

/ˈɪsjuː/

The meaning and definition of Issue, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The action or an instance of sending something out, particularly:
“The issue of the directive from the treasury prompted the central bank's most recent issue of currency.”
Any question or situation to be resolved, particularly:
“Please stand by. We are having technical issues.”

verb

To flow out, to proceed from, to come out or from.
“The rents issuing from the land permitted him to live as a man of independent means.”
To rush out, to sally forth.
“The men issued from the town and attacked the besiegers.”

Synonyms charge sally sortie descendant fruit of one's loins offspring

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