Phrase guide

special issue

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not of the usual type issued by an organization.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The special forces in the area had some special issue weaponry in addition to the standard rifle and service pistol.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: standard issue

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noun

Meaning 2

An issue taken by denying a particular part of the allegations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

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noun

Meaning 3

An issue that is different from the usual run of issues, usually because it is a theme issue: one in which the articles are unified by a theme. Some supplements are of this character, and whether such an issue is called a supplement or a special issue is determined by each journal's style.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: scientific journals

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History

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 特刊 (tèkān) — issue different from the usual run of issues