issuing
UK: ˈɪʃuːɪŋ | US: ˈɪʃuːɪŋ
n. the act of distributing or releasing something (e.g., documents, currency)
vt. the present participle of "issue," meaning to formally send out or produce
The word "issue" originates from the Latin exire ("to go out"), composed of ex- (out) + ire (to go). Over time, it evolved in Old French as issir or eissir, later entering Middle English as "issue" with the sense of "outflow" or "result." The suffix -ing marks it as a present participle or gerund, indicating an ongoing action. The modern meaning retains the core idea of "sending out" (e.g., documents, orders).
The bank is issuing new credit cards to customers this month.
The government delayed issuing the official report due to legal concerns.
She works in the department responsible for issuing passports.
The magazine will stop issuing print editions next year.
The company faced criticism for hastily issuing defective products.