Backdate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bækˈdeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Backdate is a verb meaning To give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current or true date.
Meaning
To give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current or true date.
More Meanings
- An assigned date that is earlier than the current or true date.
Example Sentences
The backdates on the clearance forms made the little man's papers worthless […]
Word Forms
- backdates
- backdating
- backdated
- back-date
- back date
Synonyms for backdate
Depending on context, synonyms include antedate, foredate, predate.
Antonyms for backdate
Common opposites include overdate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antedate, postdate, predate, pre-date, foredate, antecede.
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