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issue

US /ˈɪʃu/

noun, verb Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The manager promised to address the issue at the next meeting.

Word Family

NounNoun
issue gốc issuer issuing
VerbVerb
issue gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • problema matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful
  • mattera vaguely specified concern
  • releaseto make information available for publication or distribution

Collocations

  • Easy environmental issue
    describing environmental issue (of or relating to the external conditions or surroundings)
  • Medium issue a press release
    to issue a press release, meaning to prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
  • Hard issue corporate bonds to raise funds
    to issue corporate bonds to raise funds, meaning to prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
  • Very Hard take issue with auditor conclusions
    to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding issue with auditor conclusions

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