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# known issue

phrase (noun phrase: a known issue, known issues)

«known issue» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, jargon) a bug or problem in software or a product that the makers know about but have not fixed.

### In the lessons

Used by tech companies in release notes and help pages to admit a fault while making it sound under control. Register: jargon, technical; all regions.

### Examples

- The battery drain is a known issue and will be fixed soon.
- Release notes: Known issues — the game may crash on older phones.
- Chat: they called it a «known issue» like that makes it better
- The help desk said the login error was a known issue.
- Teacher: Some laptops won't print — it's a known issue with the new update.
- We worked around the known issue by restarting the app.

### Note

It means «yes, it is broken, and we know». It does not mean fixed. Plain words: an unfixed bug.