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issues

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɪʃuz// UK //ˈɪʃuːz// is·sues

n. important topics or problems that people are thinking and talking about. You might have issues with a plan if you think it will not work.

n. subjects or problems that are under discussion or in dispute. Often used as a more formal or professional synonym for 'problems' in organizational contexts.


SIMPLE

We need to discuss several issues at the meeting.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee spent the afternoon addressing environmental issues that affect the local community.

COMPLEX

While the technical issues were resolved quickly, the underlying ethical issues regarding data privacy required a much more extensive investigation by the legal team.

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Frequently used in the plural to describe a collection of concerns; often takes the preposition 'with' when describing personal difficulties.

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