Definition

Noun: 1. The act of providing or distributing something for general use or for official purposes, typically in quantity. This refers to the process of formally releasing, supplying, or putting items into circulation.

Usage

The noun "issuing" is used to describe the action or process of making something available, often officially and in a batch. It is synonymous with "issuance" and is frequently used in formal, administrative, or financial contexts.

Examples

• The issuing of new passports was delayed due to a system upgrade.
• The government announced the issuing of a statement later today.
• The issuing of the company's annual report is scheduled for next week.

Advanced Usage

• "The issuing of": This is the most common grammatical structure, where "issuing" is followed by "of" and the item being distributed (e.g., shares, visas, stamps, a denial).
  • The issuing of a recall for the defective vehicles began immediately.

Variants and Related Words

• Issue (noun): Can refer to a single instance or batch of items that have been issued.
  • The latest issue of the magazine features an interesting article.
• Issue (verb): To supply or distribute officially.
  • The bank will issue a new credit card.
• Issuance (noun): A formal synonym for "issuing."
  • The issuance of the permit took three days.

Synonyms

• Distribution
• Release
• Publication
• Dispensation
• Circulation

Antonyms

• Withdrawal
• Recall
• Retrieval

Noun

1. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
   • a new issue of stamps
   • the last issue of penicillin was over a month ago