postdate

[ pohst-deyt, pohst- ]

verb (used with object)

, post·dat·ed, post·dat·ing.

1. to date (a check, invoice, letter, document) with a date later than the actual date.
2. to follow in time:

   His recognition as an artist postdated his death.

postdate

/ pəʊstˈdeɪt /

verb

1. to write a future date on (a document), as on a cheque to prevent it being paid until then
2. to assign a date to (an event, period, etc) that is later than its previously assigned date of occurrence
3. to be or occur at a later date than

Word History and Origins

Origin of postdate¹

First recorded in 1615–25; post- + date ¹

Example Sentences

Most fossils from the Frankincense family have, up until now, been recovered from rocks that postdate the asteroid impact.

From Science Daily

If you attempt to postdate a check without funds in your account, you will be held liable for the amount owed and could possibly pay fines and be put in jail.

From Encyclopedia.com

On appeal, Holmes plans to challenge several of the judge's rulings, including his allowance of evidence about Theranos' test accuracy that postdated her statements to investors.

From Reuters

Several lawmakers who submitted letters calling for a vote asked Mr. Brady that they be postdated so they would not be seen as interfering with the jubilee.

From New York Times

And it argues its case by examining 38 other ostensibly liberatory images of Black subjects that predate and postdate this one.

From New York Times

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