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BACKDATE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Backdate.

Backdate - as a verb

Make effective from an earlier date

Example: "The increase in tax was backdated to january"

Backdate - as a noun

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

Example Sentences

"He tried to backdate the contract to make it appear as if it was signed earlier."
"I forgot to submit my expenses on time, so I had to backdate them to avoid penalties."
"I realized I had forgotten to write the date on the letter, so I decided to backdate it."
"She was caught trying to backdate the check to make it seem like she paid on time."
"In order to receive the benefits, he had to backdate his membership to the beginning of the year."
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Word Game Points

Is BACKDATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backdate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BACKDATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is BACKDATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backdate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BACKDATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is BACKDATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backdate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BACKDATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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