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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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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The social-networking company has been aggressively locking up future data-center capacity and has issued several requests for proposals on additional projects related to real estate, energy and other AI infrastructure, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Saar made the piece for the show, which issued an open invitation to Black artists to create work about Black heroes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
A tsunami warning was issued immediately after the quake, but was lifted within two hours.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The JMA initially issued a tsunami alert, but withdrew it at around 6:10 pm.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Even in 1943, when they received skirts as parade dress uniform, they weren’t issued with stockings.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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