Reissuing: meaning, definitions and examples

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reissuing

 

[riːˈɪʃuːɪŋ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

legal documents

Reissuing refers to the act of issuing something again. This term is commonly used in legal contexts for documents, permits, or policies that require a new version due to updates, renewals, or changes in status.

Synonyms

re-issuing, resending.

Examples of usage

  • The government is reissuing the policy papers after amendments.
  • He applied for a reissuing of his passport due to an error.
  • The company is reissuing the contracts to reflect the new terms.
Context #2 | Verb

financial instruments

In finance, reissuing typically refers to the issuing of new shares or bonds to replace or augment previous ones. This can happen when a company seeks to raise additional capital or restructure its debts.

Synonyms

reiterate, renew, resend.

Examples of usage

  • The firm is reissuing its shares to fund expansion.
  • Investors are concerned about the reissuing of previously held bonds.
  • The corporation announced its decision for reissuing its stock.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term 'reissue' comes from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', combined with 'issue', which originates from the Latin word 'exire', meaning 'to go out'.
  • In publishing, the first recorded use of 'reissue' dates back to the early 20th century, indicating the practice of releasing additional copies of a book.

Publishing

  • Books are often reissued to commemorate anniversaries or to introduce them to new generations.
  • In the music industry, reissuing albums can include bonus tracks or remastered audio for fans.

Economics

  • Reissuing bonds happens when governments extend the maturity date to manage public debt more effectively.
  • Companies may reissue stock to raise additional capital without creating new shares.

Technology

  • In software, reissuing can refer to updates or patches released for programs to fix issues or add features.
  • Mobile apps may be reissued to introduce significant improvements or adaptations for new devices.

Cultural Impact

  • Reissuing classic movies on DVD or Blu-ray helps preserve cinematic history and introduces it to new audiences.
  • Limited edition items, such as sneakers or collectibles, are often reissued due to high demand, creating a buzz in pop culture.

Translations

Translations of the word "reissuing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reedição

🇮🇳 पुनः जारी करना

🇩🇪 Neuausgabe

🇮🇩 penerbitan ulang

🇺🇦 повторне видання

🇵🇱 reedycja

🇯🇵 再発行

🇫🇷 réédition

🇪🇸 reimpresión

🇹🇷 yeniden basım

🇰🇷 재발행

🇸🇦 إعادة إصدار

🇨🇿 nové vydání

🇸🇰 nové vydanie

🇨🇳 再发行

🇸🇮 ponovna izdaja

🇮🇸 endurútgá

🇰🇿 қайта шығару

🇬🇪 მეორედ გამოცემა

🇦🇿 təkrar nəşr

🇲🇽 reimpresión

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,004, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.