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backdate

verb

Make effective from an earlier date

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
17

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verb

  1. Make effective from an earlier date

    “The increase in tax was backdated to January”

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Example Sentences

The increase in tax was backdated to January

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