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to postdate
01
to assign a later date or time to something in relation to a specific point of reference
Example
The historian decided to postdate the discovery of the ancient artifact, realizing it belonged to a later time period.
Sarah had to postdate the check because she would n't have sufficient funds until the end of the month.
02
to occur or exist at a time that is later than a specified point in time or event
Example
The invention of the Internet postdates the widespread use of typewriters in offices.
The archaeological findings in the region postdate the previously established timeline of ancient civilizations.