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

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
Recent Examples on the Web The responsibility these photographers feel—to get all angles of the story, to keep their fellow students and the general public up-to-date—comes through in every frame. Kara Milstein, TIME, 9 May 2024 The dog’s vaccinations were up-to-date, which helped protect her from infection. Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2024 For the most up-to-date concert lineup at Pacific Amphitheatre, visit pacamp.com. Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024 How to Keep Yourself Safe Since human cases of bird flu are rare, the general population primarily needs to stay informed and up-to-date about any developments, including transmission patterns and preventative measures, Ostrosky said. Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 3 May 2024 This includes microchip registration, spay/neuter and up-to-date vaccinations and a one-year license if her new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024 There is a global network of sensors that feeds information to an up-to-date catalogue of satellites, but the majority of objects don’t transmit their identities. Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 1 May 2024 By doing so, customers can access the most accurate and up-to-date information on ongoing promotions and free seed offers. Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024 Adoption fee: $145, including microchip registration, spay/neuter and up-to-date vaccinations and a one-year license if her new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

Dictionary Entries Near up-to-date

Cite this Entry

“Up-to-date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-to-date. Accessed 14 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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