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Word

dated

Phoneticsdat·ed, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈdeɪtɪd/

UK/dˈeɪtɪd/

Definitions

01old-fashioned

B1 · Intermediate

adj. looking old-fashioned and no longer modern or stylish.

adj. appearing old-fashioned or belonging to a previous era; no longer considered contemporary or stylish.

“The wallpaper in the hotel looked very dated and needed to be replaced.”

“The software's user interface felt remarkably dated compared to the sleek, minimalist designs of its modern competitors.”

Synonyms

outdatedold-fashionedobsolete

02marked with a date

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having a specific date written or printed on it.

adj. bearing a specific date, often for the purpose of identification or authentication.

“The archaeologist found a dated coin from the sixteenth century.”

“The museum curator examined the dated manuscript to verify that it truly originated from the early Victorian period.”

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Common
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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