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

For the most up-to-date information regarding exact store opening dates, customers are encouraged to use the store locator on Spirit Christmas' website. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025

Please try with an up-to-date version of Chrome, Edge, Safari or Firefox. —Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025

The Ministry then refuses to register the union because the list of founding members is no longer up-to-date, or for a host of other inconsequential errors. —Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025

Check out WeatherStar 4000+, a do-it-yourself project aimed at recreating The Weather Channel’s 90’s heyday look and feel, while also providing you with actual, up-to-date forecast information. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 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