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Definition of dater

dater

/ˈdeɪ.tər/
dat · er
Plural:daters
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dater Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who goes on romantic dates, especially one who dates frequently or in a specified manner.

Example

"As a cautious dater, she preferred meeting in public coffee shops for a first conversation."

2

A hand tool or mechanical stamp used for marking the date on documents, packages, or library books.

Example

"The postal clerk adjusted the wheels on the rubber dater before stamping the morning mail."

3

A person or scientific instrument that determines the chronological age or period of origin of an object or artifact.

Example

"Radiocarbon analysis serves as a reliable dater for organic materials discovered at archaeological sites."

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• Rhymes for dater

• Nearby Words

datedness
dateless
dateline
dater
datestamp
dating
datum

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dater
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