(idiomatic) An inevitable future event or anticipated occurrence, especially in the form of an encounter which is likely to be momentous.

The date on which a pregnant woman is expected to give birth. / The date of payment in financial arrangements. / The date by which a book (or other item) borrowed from a library must be returned.

The final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public. / (idiomatic, by extension) Used to indicate that something, or someone, is old and out of date.

(management, accounting) Relating to the period from the beginning of a fiscal year to the end of a reporting period.

Alternative spelling of double date

(before the noun, idiomatic) Current; recent; the latest. / (idiomatic) Informed about the latest news or developments; abreast.

Alternative spelling of up-to-date

(management, accounting) The period from the beginning of a fiscal year to the end of a reporting period.

(finance) The date on which stock award restrictions lapse and the stock becomes available for transfer to buyer. Also the date on which stock options become available for exercise.

A date on which a callable bond may be redeemed before its maturity