Associations to the word «Deadline»

Wiktionary

DEADLINE, noun. A date on or before which something must be completed.
DEADLINE, noun. (archaic) A guideline marked on a plate for a printing press.
DEADLINE, noun. (archaic) A line that does not move.
DEADLINE, noun. (archaic) A boundary around a prison, prisoners crossing which would be shot.
DEADLINE, verb. (military) To render an item non-mission-capable; to ground an aircraft, etc.

Dictionary definition

DEADLINE, noun. The point in time at which something must be completed.

Wise words

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