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deadline

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ · UK /ˈdɛdlaɪn/

Forms: deadlines

deadline means: The latest time or date by which you must finish or submit something.

noun

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The latest time or date by which you must finish or submit something.

  • The deadline is tomorrow.
  • We missed the deadline for the report.
  • Can you finish before the deadline?

How to use it: deadline for something (The deadline for applications is Monday.)

Similar words: time limit, due date

Common phrases: meet a deadline, miss a deadline, deadline for something, tight deadline

Questions about deadline

What does deadline mean?

The latest time or date by which you must finish or submit something.

What is deadline in other languages?

Türkçe: son tarih · Español: fecha límite · Français: date limite · Deutsch: Frist · Italiano: scadenza · 日本語: 締め切り

How do you pronounce deadline?

In American English /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/; in British English /ˈdɛdlaɪn/.

How do you use deadline in a sentence?

The deadline is tomorrow. We missed the deadline for the report.

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