issue
Translation
problem, topic, edition, publication
Examples
This is an important political issue.
This is an important political issue.
Have you seen the latest issue of the magazine?
Have you seen the latest issue of the magazine?
Grammar Patterns
an issue with ((sth.)) a problem with (sth.) There is an issue with the new software.
the ((...)) issue of ((a publication)) the edition of (a publication) I read the summer issue of the journal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: problem, matter, topic, edition; Antonyms: solution, agreement
Etymology
From Old French 'issue' meaning 'an exit', from 'issir' meaning 'to go out'. This relates to things 'coming out', like a publication or a problem.
Memory Tips
Think of a magazine 'issue' being 'issued' (sent out). Or a problem 'issuing' from a situation. Both meanings involve something 'coming out'.