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The library issued a new edition of the classic novel.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The act of providing or distributing something officially: "Issue" can refer to the act of supplying or distributing items, especially by an authority.
    • A subject or problem that is discussed or debated: "Issue" often means an important topic or problem that people are concerned about and discuss.
    • One of a regular series of publications: "Issue" can refer to a single copy of a magazine, newspaper, or journal published at a particular time.
    • The act of coming out or flowing out: "Issue" can mean the action of something coming forth from a source.
    • Result or outcome: In legal or formal contexts, "issue" can refer to offspring or descendants.

  2. Verb:

    • To officially give out or supply something: The basic meaning is to distribute something formally or officially.
    • To come out or emerge from a place: "Issue" also means to flow out or come forth from a source.
    • To publish or produce something publicly: "Issue" is used when talking about making something available to the public, like a statement or publication.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The government announced the issue of new passports. (The government announced the distribution of new passports.)
    • The main issue in the election is the economy. (The main topic of debate in the election is the economy.)
    • I bought the latest issue of the science journal. (I bought the most recent copy of the science journal.)
    • There was an issue of steam from the valve. (There was a flow of steam from the valve.)
    • He died without issue. (He died without children.)

  • Verb:

    • The office will issue new ID cards next week. (The office will distribute new ID cards next week.)
    • Smoke issued from the chimney. (Smoke came out from the chimney.)
    • The company issued a statement about the incident. (The company published a statement about the incident.)
Advanced Usage

  • "At issue": being discussed or disputed.

    • The point at issue is whether the law applies here. (The point being debated is whether the law applies here.)

  • "Take issue with": to disagree with or argue against.

    • I must take issue with your interpretation of the data. (I must disagree with your interpretation of the data.)

  • "Force the issue": to make a decision necessary by taking decisive action.

    • By resigning, she forced the issue of leadership. (By resigning, she made the leadership decision unavoidable.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Issuance (n): the act of issuing something.

    • The issuance of the permit was delayed. (The act of providing the permit was delayed.)

  • Issuer (n): an organization that issues something, especially financial instruments.

    • The bond issuer must meet certain obligations. (The organization that issued the bond must meet certain obligations.)
Synonyms
  • Topic (n): a subject of discussion or conversation.
  • Distribute (v): to give out or deliver something to a number of people.
  • Emerge (v): to come out into view from a concealed place.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Issue forth: (formal) to come out from a place.
    • The soldiers issued forth from the castle gates. (The soldiers came out from the castle gates.)
Related Idioms

  • Make an issue (out) of something: to treat something as a serious problem, especially when it is not.

    • It was a small mistake; don't make an issue of it. (It was a small mistake; don't treat it as a big problem.)

  • The issue is joined: (formal/legal) the point of disagreement in a debate or lawsuit has been clearly stated by both sides.

    • After the opening statements, the issue was joined. (After the opening statements, the central disagreement was clearly defined.)
issue

The library issued a new edition of the classic novel.

Noun
  1. the act of issuing printed materials
  2. an opening that permits escape or release
    • he blocked the way out
    • the canyon had only one issue
  3. the becoming visible
    • not a day's difference between the emergence of the andrenas and the opening of the willow catkins
  4. the immediate descendants of a person
    • she was the mother of many offspring
    • he died without issue
  5. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
    • the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
    • his decision had depressing consequences for business
    • he acted very wise after the event
  6. the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
    • the average return was about 5%
  7. supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government
  8. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
    • a new issue of stamps
    • the last issue of penicillin was over a month ago
  9. some situation or event that is thought about
    • he kept drifting off the topic
    • he had been thinking about the subject for several years
    • it is a matter for the police
  10. one of a series published periodically
    • she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room
  11. an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
    • the issue could be settled by requiring public education for everyone
    • politicians never discuss the real issues
Verb
  1. make out and issue
    • write out a check
    • cut a ticket
    • Please make the check out to me
  2. come out of
    • Water issued from the hole in the wall
    • The words seemed to come out by themselves
  3. bring out an official document (such as a warrant)
  4. circulate or distribute or equip with
    • issue a new uniform to the children
    • supply blankets for the beds
  5. prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
    • publish a magazine or newspaper

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