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anniversary |
the date each year that is the same date on which a wedding or other important event happened. [1/2 definitions] |
B.C.1 |
abbreviation of "before Christ." These letters are placed after a date that is earlier than the birth of Christ. [1/2 definitions] |
birthday |
the calendar day and month of one's birth, usually celebrated each year as that date occurs. |
brush up on |
to bring up to date or review. |
charge |
to put off payment for until a later date; pay for with a credit card. [1/12 definitions] |
date1 |
to write or print the date on. [2/6 definitions] |
date2 |
the sweet fruit of the date palm tree, which grows in the Middle East. |
dated |
having a date. [1/2 definitions] |
deadline |
a date or time by which something must be done. |
modernize |
to make modern; bring up to date. [1/2 definitions] |
movable |
happening on a different date each year. [1/2 definitions] |
overdue |
not paid, delivered, or returned by the due date. [1/2 definitions] |
postmark |
a mark stamped on mail by the post office. A postmark cancels the stamp on a piece of mail and shows the date and place of mailing. [1/2 definitions] |
schedule |
to set the date or time of. [1/4 definitions] |
update |
to provide (someone) with new or current information; bring up to date. [1/3 definitions] |
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