# issuing

Pronunciation: say "ISH-oo-ing" US /ˈɪʃ(j)uɪŋ/, AUS /ˈɪʃʉːɪŋ/; UK say "ISH-yoo-ing" /ˈɪʃjuːɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of issue. — present participle and gerund of issue
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of issue. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.
   - _The agency is issuing refunds to every customer affected by the delay._
   - _Issuing new currency requires months of careful planning and security checks._

## Noun

2. The act by which something is given out, distributed, or formally put forth.
   - Simple: The action of giving something out or making it available.
   - _The issuing of the new stamps drew long lines at the post office._
   - _Delays in the issuing of travel visas frustrated thousands of applicants._
3. That which flows or comes forth from a source.
   - Simple: Something that comes out or flows from a source.
   - _The cave's slow issuing of cold air kept the inner chamber chilled._
   - _A sudden issuing of steam escaped from the ruptured valve._

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