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due date
/djuː deɪt/
the date by which something must be completed or paid
The project's due date is next Friday.
This means the project must be finished by that day.
Business
general
the date by which something must be completed, delivered, or paid
Please submit your report by the due date.
The report must be turned in on or before that specific date.
Common in work and academic settings.
Medicine
Medical
the expected date of delivery or birth, especially in medical contexts
The doctor estimated the baby's due date as March 15th.
This is the expected date of the baby's birth.
Often used in pregnancy and childbirth discussions.
Finance
financial
the date by which a financial payment or debt must be settled
The due date for the loan payment is the 1st of every month.
The payment must be made by that date to avoid penalties.
Common in billing and loan agreements.
Collocations
miss the due datefail to meet the required dateextend the due datepostpone the required date
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Professional Use
In business, always confirm due dates to avoid missed deadlines.
Gold Rule
Accuracy Matters
Due dates are legally or contractually binding in many cases.
Word Origin
From 'due' (owed or required) + 'date' (specific day).
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or professional contexts to indicate a required completion or payment time.
Word Breakdown
due
required or owed
adjectivedate
a specific day
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