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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

deadlines

/ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/ noun · British & US
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What does deadlines mean?

noun

A specific point in time after which something must be done or completed; a time limit for completing a task or project.

Example

"The project manager warned the team that the deadline for the report was approaching quickly."

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