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backdate Meaning & Definition

/bækˈdeɪt/

What Does Backdate Mean?

As a verb, backdate means To give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current or true date. As a noun, it means An assigned date that is earlier than the current or true date.

Backdate in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation//bækˈdeɪt//
Syllables1
Pluralbackdates
Verb formsbackdates, backdating, backdated

Backdate Definition (Verb)

  1. To give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current or true date.

Backdate as a Noun

  1. An assigned date that is earlier than the current or true date.

Synonyms of Backdate

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Antonyms of Backdate

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Backdate in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

backdate (third-person singular simple present backdates, present participle backdating, simple past and past participle backdated)

backdate (plural backdates)

Words That Rhyme With Backdate

Origin of Backdate

From back +‎ date.

Backdate Pronunciation

The standard pronunciation of backdate is //bækˈdeɪt//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Backdate

Is backdate a verb or a noun?

Backdate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is the plural of backdate?

The plural of backdate is backdates.

What is the past tense of backdate?

The past tense of backdate is backdated. The present participle is backdating.

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