Issue VS problem

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What is the difference between issue and problem? and which one is formal?if you provide me with some examples that will be appreciated.

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

Problem:
We solve a problem. We get problems in math class to solve. Problems are solved by following the rules of a formal mathematical proof: induction or deduction. Some computer programs are problem solvers.
There is no such thing as a "mathematical issue." There are many unsolved mathematical problems.

Problem can be more general - anything that causes difficulty can be called a problem.
I have a problem with my neighbor because he plays loud music at night and keeps me awake.

Issue:
Issues can be debated in congress and then resolved by agreement, consensus or a vote. Some people may have an issue with that decision.
An issue is typically raised by a disagreement between two people.
In debating societies or for argumentative essays, there is often an issue at stake.

Anonymous · Answer

Both have the same meaning and it depends on the context and both are formal, issue also means the topic at hand or in question: "let's discuss the issue"

Samerrustom · Answer

Thank you.
Can I say " I am a facing a problem with my coworkers"?
Can I say " I am a facing an issue with my coworkers"?
Can I say "You are not friendly with your coworker. He said, there is an issue between her and me"?

What is the difference between "
"We have a big problem at the main server and we need to solve it before the midnight"
"We have a big issue at the main server and we need to solve it before the midnight"
"We have a trouble at the main server and we need to solve it before the midnight"

AlpheccaStars · Answer

samerrustomCan I say " I am a facing a problem with my coworkers"?

Yes.

samerrustomCan I say " I am a facing an issue with my coworkers"?

It's unnatural. "Problem" is better.

This is OK:
I have an issue with my coworkers that we have already argued about, but we cannot resolve it among ourselves.

samerrustomCan I say "You are not friendly with your coworker. He said, there is an issue between her and me"?

We are having problems. (That is the most natural way to express difficulties between two people.)

samerrustom"We have a big problem with the main server and we need to solve it before the midnight"

OK.

samerrustom"We have a big issue at the main server and we need to solve it before the midnight"

Remember, you solve problems.
You debate and resolve issues.
Issues are mainly social or political. Most servers are not involved in politics or social affairs. I've never met one that ran for a public office.

Many people misuse "issue" and confuse it with "problem."

samerrustom"We are having trouble with the main server and we need to solve it before the midnight"

OK, as corrected.

Samerrustom · Answer

Thank you. Is there any similarity between trouble and issue or problem?

AlpheccaStars · Answer

samerrustom Is there any similarity between trouble and issue or problem?

Absolutely, yes. But native English speakers use them in different contexts, and there are contexts where one or more of them could be used.
I was trying to explain the contexts where they were separate.

I have a problem with my neighbor. He likes to play loud music at night when I am trying to sleep.
I brought this up with him and we discussed the issue. We came to the agreement that he would turn down the volume after 9 pm on weeknights. We resolved the issue to my satisfaction and his, too. The next issue I will discuss with him is his cat who digs up my flowers.

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