"issue matter, and problem" They can often be used synonymously, but can also mean different things. - problem - a difficult question, matter or situation that has to be solved for good outcome. - matter - a thing or situation that deserves attention and needs to be addressed. May or may not be a problem per se. - issue - a problematic matter. * "problem" may be technical ("engineering problem") or non-technical; "issue" is always sociopolitical or organizational. Here are cases where they are not interchangeable: - a math problem. (there is no such thing as "math issue" or "math matter"). - The election is a matter of great importance. (However, it is not necessarily a problem or an issue) - The incident implicates a human rights issue. ("problem" doesn't fit as well)

I think you're asking. What's the difference between an issue, a matter and a problem? If so, There's no noticeable difference between those three words.