Word: DATED
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Definition of DATED
- To note the time or place of writing or executing; to express in an instrument the time of its execution.
"to date a letter, a bond, a deed, or a charter"
- To note or fix the time of (an event); to give the date of.
- To determine the age of something.
"to date the building of the pyramids"
- Marked with a date.
"The first dated entry in the diary was from October 1922."
- Outdated.
""Omnibus" is a dated term for a bus."
- Anachronistic; being obviously inappropriate for its present context.
"Calling a happy person gay seems awfully dated nowadays; people will assume you mean something else."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
📜 Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "In professional circles, using the word "dated" conveys a high level of precision."
- • "She described the concept as somewhat "dated", surprising the rest of the board members."
💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
🎯 Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 7 pts |
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- # the dated effect
- # master of dated
- # playing with dated
- # in terms of dated
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