Due date: meaning, definitions and examples
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due date
[ ˈdjuː ˌdeɪt ]
assignment completion
The date on which something is due, especially a payment.
Synonyms
deadline, expiry date, submission date.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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due date |
Often used in academic or project management settings to indicate when an assignment or project needs to be completed.
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deadline |
Commonly used in professional and work environments to emphasize a strict time limit for completing tasks.
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expiry date |
Typically used for products, especially food and medicine, to indicate the last date they are considered safe to use.
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submission date |
Used to specify the date by which something needs to be formally turned in, often in academic or official settings.
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Examples of usage
- The due date for the project is next Friday.
- Please make sure to submit your assignment before the due date.
pregnancy
The estimated date for childbirth, calculated as 40 weeks after the first day of the last menstrual period.
Synonyms
birth date, delivery date.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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due date |
Often used in contexts related to deadlines or the expected delivery of a project, assignment, or bill payment.
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delivery date |
Commonly used in the context of shipping and receiving goods, or to specify the expected date of childbirth.
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birth date |
Used to refer to the specific day, month, and year when a person was born.
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Examples of usage
- Her due date is in December.
- The doctor confirmed the due date for the baby.
Translations
Translations of the word "due date" in other languages:
🇵🇹 data de vencimento
🇮🇳 नियत तारीख
🇩🇪 Fälligkeitsdatum
🇮🇩 tanggal jatuh tempo
🇺🇦 кінцевий термін
🇵🇱 termin
🇯🇵 期限
🇫🇷 date d'échéance
🇪🇸 fecha de vencimiento
🇹🇷 son tarih
🇰🇷 마감일
🇸🇦 تاريخ الاستحقاق
🇨🇿 termín splatnosti
🇸🇰 dátum splatnosti
🇨🇳 到期日期
🇸🇮 rok
🇮🇸 gjalddagi
🇰🇿 мерзімі
🇬🇪 ვადა
🇦🇿 müddət
🇲🇽 fecha de vencimiento
Etymology
The term 'due date' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'due' (owed or owing as a debt) and 'date' (a particular day of the month or year). It initially referred to the date by which a debt or payment was expected to be made. Over time, the term expanded to encompass various deadlines and estimated dates, such as pregnancy due dates.