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dated

The correct spelling is dated.

How to pronounce dated

/ˈdeɪtɪd/
verb

IPA: /ˈdeɪtɪd/

Say it like: Dat-ed

The correct spelling is dated. To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution. For example: "to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter"

Usage Examples

to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter

to date the building of the pyramids

They met a couple of years ago, but have been dating for about five months.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
  2. 2.To note or fix the time of (an event); to give the date of.
  3. 3.To determine the age of something.
  4. 4.To take (someone) on a date, or a series of dates.
  5. 5.(by extension) To have a steady relationship with; to be romantically involved with.

adjective

  1. 1.Marked with a date.
  2. 2.Outdated.
  3. 3.Anachronistic; being obviously inappropriate for its present context.
  4. 4.No longer fashionable.

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