Which one is correct?
"this document is dated" or "this document has no date"?

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this document is dated

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the document has a specific date mentioned on it.

This phrase is used to convey that the document has a date mentioned on it.

Examples:

  • This document is dated July 15, 2021.

Alternatives:

  • This document bears a date
  • The date of this document is mentioned

this document has no date

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the absence of a date on a document.

This phrase is used to convey that there is no date mentioned on the document.

Examples:

  • This document has no date, so we cannot determine when it was created.

Alternatives:

  • This document lacks a date
  • There is no date on this document
Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'This document has no date' implies that there is no date mentioned on the document, while 'this document is dated' means that the document has a specific date mentioned on it.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024

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