issued
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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(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.
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(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.
verb
Other Word Forms
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
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Wales' environmental regulator has issued enforcement notices after reports of waste being dumped in two neighbouring villages.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
On Thursday, the World Meteorological Society issued a new El Niño forecast warning that there is a nearly 100% chance it will continue through February, prolonging its effects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The most recent Defense Department cyber strategy was issued in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
In late August, the U.S. government also issued a drought disaster declaration covering more than two dozen cities and towns.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Still, when the weapons and armor were being issued, by the time they got to the last of the laborers and servants, they ran out.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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