issue

Definition

• n. an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
• n. one of a series published periodically
• n. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
• n. supplies (as food or clothing or ammunition) issued by the government

Word forms

Past participle

issued

Past tense

issued

Present participle

issuing

Third person singular

issues

Example sentences

1. n.

   The main issue we need to address is the lack of funding for the project.

2. vi.

   The water will issue from the fountain every hour.

3. vt.

   The company will issue new guidelines next week.