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.
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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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Bitcoin’s supply is projected to reach its algorithmically determined limit of 21 million around the year 2140, whereas just over 20 million coins have been issued up until today.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The venture uses authorized, tokenized depositary receipts issued by Citi, initially for foreign investors, with U.S. access planned.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
On Tuesday, the government issued councils with new reporting requirements aimed at making sure they are doing more to sort out their potholes.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
A request for proposals issued last month by the VA calls for a minimum of 220 units with an option for 40 more.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
A stark warning issued by survival school instructors flashed through his mind—never wear wedding rings into combat.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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