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Definitions for sell-by date
sel·l-by date
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Princeton's WordNet
sell-by datenoun
a date stamped on perishable produce indicating the date by which it should be sold
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sell-by datenoun
The final date on which a perishable product can be legally sold to the public.
sell-by datenoun
Used to indicate that something, or someone, is old and out of date.
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sell-by date
A sell-by date is a date marked on a perishable product, such as food or drinks, indicating the recommended last date the product should be sold by a retailer. It serves as a guideline for stores to ensure that there is still some shelf life left for consumers once they purchase the item. However, it does not mean that the product is unsafe to use or consume after this date, it only may not be at its highest level of quality.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sell-by date in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sell-by date in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of sell-by date in a Sentence
These freedoms that I currently enjoy will no longer exist to this degree. I am beyond my sell-by date as concerns the extent of my powers and areas of competence.
Many water and waste water treatment works, pipelines, pump stations and reticulation pipe networks are in dire need of rehabilitation if not past their 'sell by' date, certain poor and undeveloped areas are already experiencing water shedding.
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