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downdate

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To alter, degrade or downgrade to an earlier or worse version, especially when it was intended to update.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To undo an update.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I downdated the database to undo the most recent update.

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To date earlier.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • These excavations should be downdated.

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History

Etymology

From down- + date.