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

• modern
• new
• contemporary
• current
• stylish

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

Meantime, up-to-date Farm Bill legislation that sets policy for U.S. agriculture and food-relief programs has stalled in Congress. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025

Please check the retailer’s website for the most up-to-date pricing information. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025

Please try with an up-to-date version of Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox. —Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025

More Tarrant County kindergartners were vaccinated against measles last year, largely due to a notable increase in Fort Worth students who were up-to-date on their shots, according to the latest data. —Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for up-to-date

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• adsorbate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate

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