Launch date: meaning, definitions and examples

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launch date

 

[ lɔːntʃ deɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

space exploration

The date on which a spacecraft or missile is scheduled to be launched.

Synonyms

departure date, lift-off date, takeoff date.

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Word Description / Examples
launch date

Used when referring to the scheduled date for starting a new product, project, or mission, especially in business and marketing contexts, as well as space missions.

  • The launch date for the new smartphone is set for next month.
  • NASA announced the launch date of the new space probe.
takeoff date

Usually associated with aviation, denoting the scheduled date when an airplane begins its flight.

  • The takeoff date for our flight to London is set for the 15th of June.
  • Due to bad weather, the takeoff date has been delayed.
lift-off date

Primarily used in the context of space missions to denote the specific date and time when a spacecraft is set to leave the ground and begin its journey.

  • The lift-off date for the Mars mission is scheduled for December 2024.
  • Everyone gathered to witness the lift-off date of the historic space shuttle.
departure date

Typically used for travel contexts, referring to the day on which a person or vehicle (such as a plane or ship) is scheduled to leave a specific place.

  • Our departure date for the vacation is next Friday.
  • The departure date for the cruise has been postponed.

Examples of usage

  • The launch date for the Mars rover mission is set for next month.
  • The launch date for the new satellite has been postponed due to technical issues.
Context #2 | Noun

business

The date on which a new product, service, or project is introduced or made available to the public.

Synonyms

debut date, introduction date, release date.

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launch date

Used for the official start or beginning of a new product, service, or significant event. Often used in the context of marketing and consumer goods.

  • The launch date for the new smartphone is set for August 15.
  • We're excited to announce the launch date of our latest app.
release date

Refers to the date when something, such as a movie, album, book, or software, is made available to the public. Commonly used in entertainment and technology sectors.

  • The film's release date has been postponed.
  • We're eagerly anticipating the release date of the band's new album.
introduction date

Used to refer to the date when something is first shown or made known to a specific audience. This term is often used in formal, business, or educational settings.

  • The introduction date for the new policy will be announced next week.
  • We'll finalize the introduction date for the product after the meeting.
debut date

Used when something is presented to the public for the first time, such as a performance, product, or event. Often associated with entertainment and fashion.

  • The band's debut date was a huge success.
  • The film's debut date has been eagerly awaited by fans.

Examples of usage

  • The company announced the launch date for their latest smartphone.
  • They are finalizing the details for the launch date of the marketing campaign.

Translations

Translations of the word "launch date" in other languages:

🇵🇹 data de lançamento

🇮🇳 लॉन्च की तारीख

🇩🇪 Startdatum

🇮🇩 tanggal peluncuran

🇺🇦 дата запуску

🇵🇱 data premiery

🇯🇵 発売日 (はつばいび)

🇫🇷 date de lancement

🇪🇸 fecha de lanzamiento

🇹🇷 lansman tarihi

🇰🇷 출시일 (chulsil)

🇸🇦 تاريخ الإطلاق

🇨🇿 datum uvedení na trh

🇸🇰 dátum uvedenia na trh

🇨🇳 发布日期 (fābù rìqí)

🇸🇮 datum lansiranja

🇮🇸 útgáfudagur

🇰🇿 іске қосылу күні

🇬🇪 გამოშვების თარიღი

🇦🇿 işə salınma tarixi

🇲🇽 fecha de lanzamiento

Etymology

The term 'launch date' originated in the mid-20th century in the context of space exploration and missile launches. It has since been adopted in various industries to refer to the scheduled date for the introduction or start of a new venture, product, or project.