This is the 4505th most frequent Russian word.
выдали
"Выдали" means "gave out" or "issued."
The word 'выдали' here refers to the act of distributing or handing out books to students.
Выдали книги студентам для изучения.
The books were handed out to students for study.
Here, 'выдали' indicates the action of issuing or awarding a prize to someone.
После долгих лет работы на проекте ему выдали награду.
After many years of working on the project, he was awarded a prize.
In this context, 'выдал' means to disclose or reveal information.