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problem vs issue

Both 'problem' and 'issue' are correct and commonly used in English. They are often interchangeable, but 'problem' tends to imply a more serious or difficult situation, while 'issue' can be used in a broader sense to refer to any matter or topic of concern.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 876 views

problem

The word 'problem' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a difficult situation or matter that needs to be resolved.

Use 'problem' when referring to a specific difficulty, challenge, or situation that needs to be addressed or solved.

Examples:

I have a problem with my computer.
The company is facing financial problems.
She always finds a way to solve her problems.

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Yeah,'cause that's my shoot the problem.
And he finally solved the problem.
The problem is waiting for eventually.
I thought our problem was a homicidal invisible girl.
Sorry will not help solve the problem.
He built the tensor field that started this problem.
The problem's half the solution.
My marriage is not your problem.
No parking problem here, m'lady.
That's not our problem now.
Government is the problem in Africa.
This was an unprecedented, singular design problem.
I find your cowboy bravado... problem.
This is undoubtedly the single biggest ethical problem facing medicine today.
Accessibility has never been a problem.
And language is actually a problem here.
Nurses and nuns have the same problem.
Familiarity breeding contempt is the problem.
That's never been a problem before.
Making movies wasn't your problem.

Alternatives:

challenge
difficulty
obstacle
complication
predicament

issue

The word 'issue' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a matter or topic of concern, which may or may not be a problem.

Use 'issue' when referring to a subject or topic that is under discussion, consideration, or dispute, regardless of whether it is a problem or not.

Examples:

There is an issue with the new policy.
The team needs to address the safety issues.
The article raises several important issues.

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The real core issue of interaction design is behavior.
It's not a constitutional issue.
The Public Health issue is in crisis.
Eating kids is not a discipline issue.
Look Safety is a big issue.
The transportation issue's being addressed.
I think your boyfriend has an anger issue.
Talked to Angela about the other issue.
The matrimonial issue is another story.
I developed a substance abuse issue.
I think I've solved our bodyguard issue.
It's a community standards issue.
This issue is privacy not behavior.
Money's not the pressing issue.
The issue isn't discrimination and racism.
His rifle and uniform are army issue.
That takes precedence over any other security issue.
I think I finally fixed that latency issue.
Winston Campbell, about this issue tonight.
However, my finickity colleague had an issue.

Alternatives:

matter
concern
topic
subject
controversy

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