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dates

/deɪts/

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. Calendar days and scheduled occasions

Specific days on which events, transactions, appointments, or important occasions take place or are scheduled to occur.

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Examples

  • She marked important dates on her calendar to remember birthdays and anniversaries.
  • The historical textbook provided key dates and events from the Civil War era.

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1.2. Periods and durations of time

Lengths or spans of time associated with the existence, continuation, or duration of something.

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Examples

  • The dates of the contracts indicate how long each agreement remains in effect.
  • The researchers compared the dates and durations of the different historical periods.

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NOUN

2. A pre-arranged meeting or romantic outing

A pre-arranged meeting, a companion for social activities, or a romantic meeting or outing with a lover or potential lover.

2.1. Social meetings and appointments

Planned meetings or social engagements between people at an agreed time and place.

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Examples

  • They arranged several dates to discuss the details of their project.
  • The appointments were moved to different dates because of scheduling conflicts.

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2.2. Romantic meetings and outings

Planned romantic encounters or outings between people who are interested in one another or are developing a romantic relationship.

Synonyms

  • assignations
  • rendezvous
  • trysts
  • romances

Examples

  • They planned several dates to get to know each other better.
  • The couple enjoyed romantic dates during their vacation.

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2.3. Romantic or social companions

People who accompany someone to social activities, events, or romantic occasions.

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Examples

  • The guests arrived with their dates for the evening celebration.
  • They introduced their dates to the other members of the group.

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VERB

3. To note or establish a date

To note the time or place of writing or executing something, or to note or fix the time of an event.

3.1. Recording or specifying dates

To write, record, or specify the date when a document, inscription, or other item was created or executed.

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Examples

  • The archivists carefully dated the historical documents before storing them.

Related Words

  • timestamp
  • inscribe
  • annotate
  • document

3.2. Scheduling events

To determine, arrange, or fix the time when an event or activity is intended to take place.

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Examples

  • The organizers dated the events several months in advance.
  • The committee scheduled the meetings for the following week.

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VERB

4. To determine the age of something

To determine the age of something.

4.1. Determining the age of objects

To establish or estimate the age of an artifact, object, or material through examination or scientific methods.

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Examples

  • The archaeologist used carbon dating to determine the dates of ancient artifacts.

Related Words

  • carbon dating
  • chronology
  • archaeology
  • authentication

VERB

5. To engage in romantic relationships

To take someone on a date or a series of dates, to have a steady romantic relationship, or to be romantically involved with each other.

5.1. Going out with someone romantically

To spend time with someone through planned romantic or social outings, often with the intention of developing a relationship.

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Examples

  • They planned to go on a series of dates to get to know each other better.
  • He regularly takes out his partner for dinner.

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5.2. Maintaining a steady romantic relationship

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

Synonyms

Examples

  • They have been dating for several years and are planning to get married.
  • The couple continues to see each other regularly.

Related Words

  • romances
  • courts
  • wooing
  • relationships

VERB

6. 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.

6.1. Growing old or becoming outdated

To become less fashionable, appealing, or relevant as time passes and newer styles or developments emerge.

Synonyms

  • age
  • grow old
  • become outdated

Examples

  • Some fashion trends date quickly as new styles become popular.
  • The design has dated over the years and now looks old-fashioned.

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VERB

7. 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.

7.1. Originating in a particular period

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

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Examples

  • The traditions date from several centuries ago.
  • The historical records date back to the early medieval period.

Related Words

  • trace back
  • derive
  • arise
  • date back