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

"He agreed immediately that everything was going to be different after Covid. So that became the focus, can we do a version, a very up-to-date look at the American healthcare system?"

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Before leaving on a trip, check that the identifying information linked to your dog’s microchip is up-to-date.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

This gives Grok access to more up-to-date information than its competitors — though experts suggest vetting its responses with more scrutiny, as the chatbot provides fewer guardrails.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Don't forget you can keep up-to-date with the weather forecast where you are at BBC Weather online and on the app.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The Teacherage, which stands opposite the up-to-date school, is an out-of-date edifice, drab and poignant.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

Related Words

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