backdate
backdate · backdates · backdated · backdating
To give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current or true dateTo give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current or true date.
UK/bækˈdeɪt/US/ˈbæk.deɪt/
Meaning
1 sensesTo give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current or true date.
make effective from an earlier date
Origin
From back + date.From back + date.
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Forms
backdates, backdating, backdated, backdatedSynonyms
4 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedbackdater
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle