backdate

[bak-deyt]

verb (used with object)

backdated, backdating 

1. to date earlier than the actual date; predate; antedate.

   Backdate the letter so he'll think I wrote it last week.

backdate

/ ˌbækˈdeɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to make effective from an earlier date

   the pay rise was backdated to August

Word History and Origins

Origin of backdate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; back ² + date ¹

Example Sentences

The data also showed that nearly 90% of the approved permit applications were backdated, retroactively giving permission for flares that were already burning.

From Salon

After a civil court challenge the council was forced to release the data, which showed changes to three records had been made after the incident, including backdating records.

From BBC

Ahead of their final match on Saturday, Tinubu reportedly approved players' match allowances and bonuses, including backdated payments, adding that this would the standard practice in the future.

From BBC

In order to end the previous strikes last year, the incoming Labour government awarded a backdated increase worth 22% over two years.

From BBC

In order to end the previous strikes last year the incoming Labour government awarded a backdated increase worth 22% over two years.

From BBC