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Definitions for backdate
ˈbækˌdeɪtback·date
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Princeton's WordNet
backdateverb
make effective from an earlier date
"The increase in tax was backdated to January"
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backdateverb
To give or assign a date to a document that is earlier than the current date.
Etymology: back + date
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backdate
Backdate refers to assigning a date to an event, document, agreement, or transaction that is earlier than the current or original date. This is often done for legal or administrative purposes, such as to gain a certain benefit that would not apply on the current date. However, it can also be used for fraudulent purposes, making it a practice that is strictly regulated in many industries.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of backdate in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of backdate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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