Being issued is spelled /ˈbiːɪŋ ˈɪʃuːd/. This phrase consists of two words blended together to form a compound verb. "Being" is pronounced with a long "e" sound at the beginning, followed by the "ih" sound and a nasal "ng" sound at the end. "Issued" has a short "i" sound at the beginning, followed by the "sh" sound, the "u" sound, and the "d" sound. The phrase means something is currently in the process of being distributed or released.
"Being issued" refers to the act of officially granting, distributing, or releasing something to an individual or entity, typically in the form of a document, item, or official authorization. This term is commonly used to describe the process in which a particular document or item is formally provided to its intended recipient.
The issuance of a document involves the initiation and completion of all necessary administrative procedures involved in creating and delivering the document to the designated individual or organization. This could range from the preparation and signing of legal agreements and contracts, to the printing and distribution of official identification documents or certificates.
When an item or document is being issued, it typically implies that it is being produced or made available for a specific purpose. For instance, government-issued identification such as passports or driver's licenses are issued to verify a person's identity, while tickets or passes are issued to grant access to events, transportation, or specific facilities.
The act of being issued commonly involves a formal authority or entity, such as a government agency, a company, an educational institution, or a relevant governing body, who is responsible for overseeing the process and ensuring that all necessary requirements are met prior to the issuance.
The word "being issued" does not have a specific etymology on its own, as it is a combination of two separate words: "being" and "issued".
1. "Being" originated from the Old English word "bēon", which means "to be". It has Germanic roots and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages such as German "sein" and Dutch "zijn".
2. "Issued" comes from the Old French word "issue", which meant "exit" or "way out". This word, in turn, originated from the Latin word "exire", meaning "to go out" or "to exit".
Combining these two words, "being issued" implies the act of something or someone being released, published, or made available.