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date

/deɪt/

NOUN

1. A specific day or point in time

A specific day in time at which a transaction or event takes place, or is appointed to take place; a given point of time.

1.1. A particular calendar day

A specific day, usually identified by its day, month, and year, on which an event occurs or is scheduled.

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Examples

  • The historical date of the event marks a significant milestone in our nation's history.
  • He double-checked the date of the meeting to ensure he wouldn't miss it.

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1.2. A point or period in time

A particular point, stage, or span of time considered in relation to an event, development, or period of existence.

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Examples

  • The document provides an important date in the history of the organization.
  • At a later date, the researchers plan to revisit the subject.

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NOUN

2. A date written on a document or object

An addition to a writing, inscription, coin, or similar object that specifies when it was written, executed, or made.

2.1. A recorded date on an item

A written or marked indication of the time when a document, inscription, coin, or other object was created or issued.

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Examples

  • The date on the old letter helped historians determine when it was written.
  • The coin bears a date indicating the year in which it was minted.

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  • timestamp
  • inscription
  • notation
  • label

NOUN

3. An assigned period of time or lifespan

An assigned end, conclusion, or given or assigned length of life or duration.

3.1. A period or duration

The length or span of time assigned to or associated with the existence, use, or continuation of something.

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Examples

  • The product's date of use was limited by its expected lifespan.
  • The agreement specifies the duration of the appointment.

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  • continuance
  • longevity
  • course
  • limit

NOUN

4. A pre-arranged meeting or romantic outing

A pre-arranged meeting, or a romantic meeting or outing with a lover or potential lover.

4.1. A scheduled meeting or appointment

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, especially for a planned social or personal occasion.

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Examples

  • They arranged a date to discuss the project.
  • She confirmed the date of their meeting before making other plans.

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4.2. A romantic meeting or outing

A planned social outing between romantic partners or people who are interested in developing a romantic relationship.

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Examples

  • She scheduled a romantic date night with her partner to celebrate their anniversary.
  • They agreed to meet for a coffee date to catch up on each other's lives.

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4.3. A person accompanying someone socially or romantically

A person who accompanies another person to a social occasion or romantic outing.

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Examples

  • He introduced his date to the other guests at the party.
  • She arrived at the event with her date.

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  • escort
  • friend
  • suitor
  • significant other

VERB

5. To write or assign a date

To note the time or place of writing or executing something, or to express the time of its execution in a document.

5.1. Marking a document with a date

To write, attach, or record a date on a document, inscription, or other item to indicate when it was created or executed.

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Examples

  • Please date and sign the agreement before submitting it.
  • The archivist dated each document before placing it in storage.

Related Words

  • timestamp
  • inscribe
  • annotate
  • label

5.2. Scheduling or fixing the time of an event

To determine, set, or arrange the time at which an event is intended to take place.

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Examples

  • The organizers dated the ceremony for the following Saturday.
  • They agreed to date the meeting after the holiday.

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VERB

6. To determine the age of something

To determine the age of something.

6.1. Establishing the age of an object or artifact

To estimate or establish how old something is by examining its characteristics, materials, or historical evidence.

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Examples

  • Scientists dated the ancient remains using radiocarbon analysis.
  • Researchers dated the manuscript by examining its paper and handwriting.

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VERB

7. To go out with someone romantically

To take someone on a date or a series of dates; by extension, to have a steady relationship with someone or be romantically involved.

7.1. Going on romantic dates

To spend time with someone in planned social or romantic outings, usually as a way of developing a relationship.

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Examples

  • He has been dating someone he met at university.
  • She agreed to date him after they had spent several weeks getting to know each other.

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7.2. Maintaining a steady romantic relationship

To be romantically involved with someone over a period of time or to maintain an ongoing dating relationship.

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Examples

  • They have been dating for two years.
  • The couple began dating while they were still in college.

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VERB

8. To become old or outdated

To make or become old, especially in such a way as to fall out of fashion or become less appealing or attractive.

8.1. Becoming old-fashioned or obsolete

To become outdated, lose relevance, or fall out of fashion as newer ideas, styles, or technologies replace older ones.

Synonyms

  • antiquate
  • archaize
  • obsolesce
  • obsolete
  • outdate

Examples

  • Some design choices date quickly as technology and trends change.
  • The once-popular style has dated considerably over the years.

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VERB

9. To originate or begin at a particular time

To have a beginning or origin at a particular time; to begin or be reckoned from a certain period.

9.1. Having an origin in a particular period

To have begun, originated, or existed from a particular time in the past.

Synonyms

  • come from
  • originate in
  • exist from

Examples

  • The tradition dates from the early nineteenth century.
  • The building dates back to the medieval period.

Related Words

  • begin
  • stem from
  • derive from
  • trace back to