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verb re·is·sue \ (ˌ)rē-ˈi-(ˌ)shü , chiefly British -ˈis-(ˌ)yü \

Definition of reissue

intransitive verb
:to come forth again
transitive verb
:to issue again; especially :to cause to become available again
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reissue

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  1. The publisher has decided to reissue the author's out-of-print books.

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Definition of reissue for English Language Learners

  • : to publish or produce (something, such as a book or recording) again : to issue (something) again

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