Definition of date (Entry 2 of 3) 1a : the time at which an event occurs the date of his birth on this date in history. b : a statement of the time of execution (see execution sense 1) or making the date on the letter.

What is meant by date from?

: to have been made in or to have come into being in (a certain time in the past) This bowl dates from the sixth century.

How do you date in Merriam Webster?

At most entries in the Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, a date will be found following the heading First Known Use. This is the date of the earliest recorded use in English, as far as it could be determined, of the oldest sense defined in the entry.

Does from date include the date?

Yes, it includes the date. By means not later than; at or before : I usually finish dinner by 7:00 p.m. → I usually finish dinner at or before 7:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. ends at 7:00:59 p.m. just before 7:01 p.m.)

Does by date mean before?

By a date means before but including that date. If you do not want to include that date, then use before instead. So By Feb. 2 means before Feb 3.