verb
- to assign a new or different date to something
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘redate’
Examples
- The archaeologist redated the ancient pottery after new evidence emerged.
- The contract was redated to reflect the actual signing date.
- Scientists redated the fossil using improved carbon dating techniques.
- The museum redated several artifacts in their collection.
- The document had been redated to avoid legal complications.
- Researchers redated the historical event based on newly discovered records.