Meaning of the word "due date" in English

What does "due date" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

due date

US /ˈduː ˌdeɪt/
UK /ˈdjuː ˌdeɪt/
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Noun

the date on which something is expected to happen or be completed, especially the payment of a bill or the birth of a baby

Example:
The due date for the final report is next Friday.
The doctor calculated her due date to be in mid-August.