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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In addition to the settlement, the archdiocese is required to maintain and publicly disclose a comprehensive, up-to-date list of all accused clergy, including detailed allegations and investigation outcomes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
“This direct, real-time access to the information and human discourse on X enhances Grok’s truth-seeking capabilities by grounding outputs in up-to-date knowledge and diverse viewpoints,” the prospectus says.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Our hands-on, multi-device approach to evaluating which VPN performs best for U.S. users provides users with up-to-date and trustworthy guidance on which VPN is right for them.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
WSJ’s news and analysis helps you stay up-to-date.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
I really hate it when a teacher has to show that she isn’t behind the times by using some expression which sounds so up-to-date you know for sure she’s behind the times.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
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