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DOB

DOB, short for date of birth, means the calendar date on which a person was born.

In plain English

It refers to the exact day, month, and year tied to a person's birth. This is a calendar date, not just an age or only a birth year.

In context

Here, it labels the form field that asks for a person's birth date.

Situation
Reading creator, advertising, monetization, reach, eligibility, and payout dashboards
What it communicates
labels a profile or verification form field.

Meaning limits

The term itself identifies only that birth date and does not by itself explain why it is needed.

Examples

“The family Bible records her DOB as 14 March 1992, while the census lists only her age.”

Core meaning

“On the application form, he corrected the DOB from 14 March 1992 to 14 March 1993.”

In context

  • calendar date Broader Term

    This sense is one specific kind of calendar date.

  • age Contrast

    This sense names a fixed date, while age changes over time.