up-to-date

American  

[uhp-tuh-deyt] / ˈʌp təˈdeɪt /

Or up to date

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. (of people) keeping up with the times, as in outlook, information, ideas, appearance, or style.

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adverb

1. 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.

2. 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.

up-to-date British  

adjective

1. 1. modern, current, or fashionable

      an up-to-date magazine

   2. ( predicative )

      the magazine is up to date

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up to date Idioms  

1. see bring up to date.

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Other Word Forms

• up-to-dately adverb
• up-to-dateness noun

Etymology

Origin of up-to-date

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Before heading to the airport, travelers are encouraged to check NASstatus.faa.gov for flight delays, the National Weather Service for weather conditions and airlines for up-to-date flight information.

From Los Angeles Times

When they begin deliberating on Dec. 9, Fed officials will face an added hurdle in the lack of up-to-date economic data as government stats agencies continue to catch up after the federal shutdown.

From The Wall Street Journal

Everyone—from policymakers to business leaders to everyday Americans—will need reliable and up-to-date data to inform decisions.

From Barron's

Sometimes shoppers will take a photo of a deal on their phone and send it to their friends and family, Shuttleworth says, so that everyone is up-to-date with the latest prices.

From BBC

Energy-security policies that were developed on the assumption that disruptions would automatically mean price spikes and potential shortages are no longer up-to-date.

From Barron's

Related Words

• advanced
• contemporary
• modern
• state-of-the-art
• timely
• up-to-the-minute