up-to-date

adjective

ˈəp-tə-ˈdāt How to pronounce up-to-date (audio)
Synonyms of up-to-datenext
1
: extending up to the present time : including the latest information
up-to-date maps
2
: abreast of the times : modern
up-to-date methods
up-to-dately adverb
up-to-dateness noun

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Examples of up-to-date in a Sentence

demanded the most up-to-date computer system available I'm afraid that I'm not up-to-date on that issue
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The spokesperson added that the company is focused on potential hazards, duties, and safety requirements, and ensuring training qualifications are up-to-date as machinists return to work. —Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024 Just be sure to check back in for more up-to-date deals and discounts! —Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 8 Nov. 2024 When issues arise, development and platform teams often work in silos, duplicating efforts and lacking a comprehensive, up-to-date understanding of our technology landscape. —Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Save with the most up-to-date Callaway Golf coupon codes active for November 2024 15. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for up-to-date 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of up-to-date was in 1887

Dictionary Entries Near up-to-date

up to a point

up-to-date

up to here

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“Up-to-date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-to-date. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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up-to-date

adjective
1
: coming up to the present time
up-to-date maps
2
: knowing, being, or making use of what is new or modern
up-to-date methods
up-to-dateness noun

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