in accordance with or reflecting the latest or newest ideas, standards, techniques, styles, etc.; modern.
Our professors are all practicing scientists and teach lectures in the context of up-to-date methodology.
extending to the present time; including the latest information or facts; current.
Your lender can provide an up-to-date report on the amount you owe on your home loan.
(of people) keeping up with the times, as in outlook, information, ideas, appearance, or style.
in accordance with or abreast of the latest or newest ideas, standards, styles, etc..
If you're returning to the workforce after an extended absence, show how you've kept up-to-date with changes in your industry.
right up to the present time; so as to include the latest information or facts.
The goal was to bring us up to date on many types of treatments that have some clinical benefit to patients.
First recorded in 1865–70
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A few told The Times they frequently wait to vote until the days leading up to the election so they can watch all the debates and get the most up-to-date information about the candidates.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
"One of the things that quite a few organisations are now calling for is really up-to-date guidance on how to deal with wartime issues," she added.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
Essex Police, the force in Farage's Clacton constituency, told the BBC it engages with all MPs under Operation Bridger "to ensure they receive the most up-to-date security advice for their homes and their constituency offices".
From BBC • May 5, 2026
U.S. provisional purchasing managers’ surveys for April, due Thursday, will give a more up-to-date indication of how the Middle East war uncertainty and energy-price increases have impacted activity in manufacturing and services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
“I think I need a up-to-date one,” she said.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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