up to date — having the most recent information; modern and current
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the most recent information; modern and current
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌp tə ˈdeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother tries to stay up to date with social media trends, but she still calls Instagram 'Instantgram'.
- The weather app wasn't up to date, so I went out in shorts during a snowstorm.
- Please ensure all your contact information is up to date in the system.
up to date
ADJECTIVE[/ʌp tə ˈdeɪt/]
having the most recent information; modern and current
having the most recent information; modern and current
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase combines 'up' with 'to date', where 'date' derives from Latin 'datum' (that which is given), originally referring to the day on which a letter was written. Over time, it evolved to mean being brought or brought forward to a specified point in time, suggesting completeness or currency up to a particular moment.
Breakdown
up (upward, forward) + to (toward) + date (from Latin datum, meaning 'given' or 'point in time'). The compound expresses the idea of advancing or keeping abreast to the current point.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother tries to stay up to date with social media trends, but she still calls Instagram 'Instantgram'.”
“The weather app wasn't up to date, so I went out in shorts during a snowstorm.”
“Please ensure all your contact information is up to date in the system.”
“The company's website needs to be kept up to date with current policies.”
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