issues
Translation
problems, topics, editions, matters
Examples
We need to discuss these important issues.
We need to discuss these important issues.
He has some personal issues to deal with.
He has some personal issues to deal with.
I collected old issues of the magazine.
I collected old issues of the magazine.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) issues (...) problems or topics We need to discuss these important issues.
issues ((with sth.)) problems related to (sth.) He has some issues with his computer.
issues ((of a magazine)) editions of (a magazine) I collected old issues of the magazine.
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Etymology
From Old French 'issue' meaning 'an exit, a way out'. This evolved to mean 'outcome', then 'point in question', and finally 'problem'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'issues' as things that 'issue forth' or come out of a situation, whether they are problems, topics for debate, or publications.