Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
post-dated
Adjective
/ˈpoʊstˌdeɪtɪd/
Definition
A term used to describe a check or a document that is dated for a future date rather than the date it is written.
Examples
- She wrote a post-dated check for next month’s rent.
- The contract was post-dated to ensure both parties’ agreement went into effect later.
Meaning
Post-dated refers to a check or document that has a date on it that is later than the actual date of writing. This is often done to indicate that the check or document should not be cashed or considered valid until the specified future date.
Synonyms
- Deferred
- Scheduled
- Future-dated
