First Known Use: 14th century
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noun is·sue \ˈi-(ˌ)shü, chiefly Southern ˈi-shə, chiefly British ˈis-(ˌ)yü\
: something that people are talking about, thinking about, etc. : an important subject or topic
: the version of a newspaper, magazine, etc., that is published at a particular time
: the act of officially making something available or giving something to people to be used : the act of issuing something
Full Definition of ISSUE
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plural : proceeds from a source of revenue (as an estate)
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a : a final outcome that usually constitutes a solution (as of a problem) or resolution (as of a difficulty) b obsolete : a final conclusion or decision about something arrived at after consideration c archaic : termination, end <hope that his enterprise would have a prosperous issue — T. B. Macaulay>
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: a discharge (as of blood) from the body
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a : something coming forth from a specified source <issues of a disordered imagination> b obsolete : deed
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a : the act of publishing or officially giving out or making available <the next issue of commemorative stamps> <issue of supplies by the quartermaster> b : the thing or the whole quantity of things given out at one time <read the latest issue>
— is·sue·less \ˈi-shü-ləs\ adjective
— at issue
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: in a state of controversy : in disagreement
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also in issue : under discussion or in dispute
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Origin of ISSUE
Middle English, exit, proceeds, from Anglo-French, from issir to come out, go out, from Latin exire to go out, from ex- + ire to go; akin to Gothic iddja he went, Greek ienai to go, Sanskrit eti he goes
Related to ISSUE
- Synonyms
- aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, fate, fruit, effect, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot
- Antonyms
- antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason
2issue
verb
: to give (something) to someone in an official way : to give or supply (something) to (someone)
: to make (something) available to be sold or used
: to announce (something) in a public and official way
is·suedis·su·ing
Full Definition of ISSUE
intransitive verb
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a : to go, come, or flow out b : to come forth : emerge
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: accrue <profits issuing from the sale of the stock>
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archaic : to descend from a specified parent or ancestor
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: to appear or become available through being officially put forth or distributed
transitive verb
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a : to put forth or distribute usually officially <government issued a new airmail stamp> <issue orders> b : to send out for sale or circulation : publish c British : provide 2b, supply
— is·su·er noun
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First Known Use of ISSUE
14th century
Synonym Discussion of ISSUE
spring, arise, rise, originate, derive, flow, issue, emanate, proceed, stem mean to come up or out of something into existence. spring implies rapid or sudden emerging <an idea that springs to mind>. arise and rise may both convey the fact of coming into existence or notice but rise often stresses gradual growth or ascent <new questions have arisen> <slowly rose to prominence>. originate implies a definite source or starting point <the fire originated in the basement>. derive implies a prior existence in another form <the holiday derives from an ancient Roman feast>. flow adds to spring a suggestion of abundance or ease of inception <words flowed easily from her pen>. issue suggests emerging from confinement through an outlet <blood issued from the cut>. emanate applies to the coming of something immaterial (as a thought) from a source <reports emanating from the capital>. proceed stresses place of origin, derivation, parentage, or logical cause <advice that proceeds from the best of intentions>. stem implies originating by dividing or branching off from something as an outgrowth or subordinate development <industries stemming from space research>.
ISSUE Defined for Kids
1issue
noun is·sue \ˈi-shü\
Definition of ISSUE for Kids
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: something that is discussed or disputed <Let's not argue about this issue.>
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: the version of a newspaper or magazine that is published at a particular time
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: the action of going, coming, or flowing out <That is the river's place of issue.>
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: a giving off (as of blood) from the body
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: the act of bringing out, offering, or making available <The post office announced the issue of new stamps.>
2issue
verb
is·suedis·su·ing
Definition of ISSUE for Kids
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: to go, come, or flow out <Smoke issued from the chimney.>
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: to distribute officially <Police are issuing tickets.>
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: to announce officially <A storm warning has been issued.>
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: to send out for sale or circulation
Medical Dictionary
issue
noun is·sue \ˈish-(ˌ)ü, chiefly British ˈis-(ˌ)yü\
Medical Definition of ISSUE
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: progeny
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a : a discharge (as of blood) from the body that is caused by disease or other physical disorder or that is produced artificially <a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians—Luke 8:43 (Authorized Version)> b : an incision made to produce such a discharge
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