Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

postdated

adjective

/ˌpoʊstˈdeɪtɪd/

Definition

set to take effect at a future date rather than the current date.

Examples

She issued a postdated check for the rent that was due next month.
The contract was postdated to ensure that both parties had enough time to prepare.
He was unaware that the payment he received was postdated and would not clear until the next week.

Meaning

Postdated refers to a document or check that has a date written on it that is later than the current date, indicating that it should not be honored until that future date.