Meaning & use
deadline
The latest time or date by which something must be finished or submitted.
See it in a sentence
The application deadline is midnight on Friday, with no exceptions.
We worked through the weekend to meet the project deadline.
A note on using this word
Missing a deadline usually has consequences, distinguishing it from a more flexible 'target date.'
Words with a similar meaning
cutofftime limit
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