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 Adoption fee: $178 (in March), plus a $36 microchip fee; includes spay/neuter and up-to-date vaccinations. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024 How to avoid delays Make sure your return is accurate and that your contact information is up-to-date. Cortlynn Stark, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2024 Enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive up-to-date information on safety conditions in Mexico and to help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2024 In my experience, a significant percentage of business decisions are made without the necessary information, simply because the company data is not structured and up-to-date. Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 The best way to avoid serious illness from COVID is to be up-to-date with your vaccinations. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024 Be sure your Spotify app is up-to-date with the latest version in order for the feature to work properly. Chantal Waldholz, Glamour, 29 Feb. 2024 For an up-to-date list of the cheapest gas prices in the Milwaukee area, click here. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024 The website should have the most up-to-date information regarding store hours and whether or not the store is currently open. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 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 19 Mar. 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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