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core issue
[/kɔːr ˈɪʃuː/]
noun
pl: core issues
questão central
1.
The most fundamental or essential problem at the heart of a matter; the main point that needs to be addressed
The core issue in the negotiation is the budget allocation.
A questão central na negociação é a alocação do orçamento.
2.
The primary concern or root cause underlying a complex situation
We need to identify the core issue before we can find a solution.
Precisamos identificar a questão central antes de encontrarmos uma solução.
Synonyms
main issue
central problem
key issue
fundamental problem
root cause
crux of the matter
Antonyms
peripheral issue
secondary concern
minor detail
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
questão central
most common usage
General Brazilian
ponto central
alternative common usage
São Paulo
questão essencial
formal business context
Portugal
questão fulcral
formal and traditional usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
get to the core issue
address the core issue
at the core of the issue
the heart of the matter
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