Synonyms

issued

American

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

adjective

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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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

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

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The US Treasury has since eased a seven-year-old oil embargo on Venezuela and issued licenses allowing a handful of multinationals to operate in the country under certain conditions.

From Barron's

In 2020, the Department of Homeland Security issued a report that describes the technology in general, but doesn’t specify where it’s being used.

From Los Angeles Times

France, Germany, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement condemning the strikes on Iran and called for de-escalation.

From Barron's

In response to questions, Marriott issued a statement Saturday saying it “is committed to integrity, transparency, and respect for the environments and communities in which hotels under our brand operate.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Judge Levett issued the investigating the team a formal commendation for its work on the case.

From BBC

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