issued

American  

[ish-ood, is-yood] / ˈɪʃ ud, ˈɪs yud /

adjective

1. delivered or put out for use, sale, etc.; put into circulation.

   The software company identified a bug in its newly issued product and provided a software fix within days.

2. minted, printed, or published for sale or distribution.

   A newly issued stamp of Buffy Sainte-Marie is available in post offices across Canada.

   The recently issued press release on the new port development project was widely discussed in the city.

3. (of an official document) created and given to a particular person or group by an authority.

   When traveling, we recommend you bring a printed copy of the issued e-visa along with your passport.

4. (of food, clothing, equipment, etc.) distributed to members of the military, employees, students, etc..

   Air cadets normally meet in civilian dress, but some activities require the issued uniform.

   Parents are requested to ensure that the issued textbooks are duly returned on time.

5. (of an order, command, warning, etc.) uttered, given, or delivered to someone.

   Students with autism spectrum disorders may respond to unintended cues rather than to the issued directive.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of issue.

Other Word Forms

• self-issued adjective
• unissued adjective

Etymology

Origin of issued

First recorded in 1755–65; issue ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; issue ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

A red level 10 warning has been issued by the South African Weather Service, forecasting yet more rain in affected areas and warning communities to remain alert.

From BBC

In 2021 Ishbia issued what is known as the “All In” initiative, which effectively banned any broker that it does business with from working with Rocket, a move which has been the subject of litigation.

From Barron's

In 2021 Ishbia issued what is known as the “All In” initiative, which effectively banned any broker that it does business with from working with Rocket, a move which has been the subject of litigation.

From Barron's

While the eurozone now boasts 21 nations all using the euro issued by the European Central Bank, there are more than three dozen different currencies in official use in the Americas.

From The Wall Street Journal

In December, Britain's armed forces chief, Richard Knighton, issued a call for the country's "sons and daughters" to be "ready to fight" in the face of growing threats, including from Russia.

From Barron's

Related Words

• expressed