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

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Under the bill, voters who are homeless would need to go to the county registrar’s office to see if their registration was up-to-date, to learn about a change in a polling location or request and receive an absentee ballot. Nick Corasaniti, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024 In some cases, physicians have delivered care without being able to check whether the patient’s insurance is up-to-date or obtaining the prior authorization typically required. Erika Fry, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024 For the complete and most up-to-date Olympic schedule, visit the Olympics website. Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2024 Since this is an incubator space, check the website for the most up-to-date businesses. Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024 The kitchen is spacious (if somewhat dated) with custom cabinetry and up-to-date appliances; the adjoining family room overlooks the swimming pool; and the minimalistic primary suite has a similar, if smaller, copper fireplace to the one in the living room. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2024 Adoption fee: $145, including microchip registration, spay/neuter and up-to-date vaccinations and a one-year license if his new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 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

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Cite this Entry

“Up-to-date.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-to-date. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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