Definition

A date that is incorrect or not accurate.

Example

The report contained a misdate that caused confusion about the event's timing.

Conversation

Did you notice the misdate on the event flyer?

Yes, I thought it was strange that it said next month instead of this month.

I hope they fix that before people start showing up at the wrong time.

Definitely! A misdate could really confuse a lot of attendees.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To assign an incorrect date to something, such as a document or event.

Example

The report was misdated, causing confusion about when it was created.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the report they sent us last week?

Yes, but I noticed they misdate some of the events.

That's frustrating! We need to clarify the timeline before we present it.

Root Explanation

Misdate → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrong or badly) and "date" (from Latin "data", meaning something given or a specific time). The word "misdate" means to incorrectly assign a date or time to something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrong and 'date' referring to a specific time — that's why misdate means to assign the wrong date.

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