up-to-date

adjective

ˈəp-tə-ˈdāt 

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

Synonyms

• contemporary
• current
• designer
• hot
• mod
• modern
• modernistic
• new
• new age
• new-fashioned
• newfangled
• present-day
• red-hot
• space-age
• state-of-the-art
• ultramodern
• up-to-the-minute

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

Make sure all your financial statements are accurate and up-to-date. —Lien De Pau, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024

Consistent and up-to-date data is merely part of the battle. —Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024

Avoid ‘drive-by-downloads’ Consumers should also make sure the operating system and internet browsers are up-to-date on their computer and mobile phone. —Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024

For the most up-to-date information on what documents are required for your child's first passport, be sure to check the US Department of State website. —Noah Kaufman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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