up-to-date — including the most recent information; modern and current
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: including the most recent information; modern and current
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's smartphone is more up-to-date than mine - she even uses TikTok!
- Please make sure all your contact information is up-to-date before the meeting.
- His fashion sense is so up-to-date that he's already wearing next year's trends.
up-to-date
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/]
including the most recent information; modern and current
including the most recent information; modern and current
The candidate's up-to-date resume gets validated!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase emerged in early 20th-century English from the combination of 'up to' (meaning 'as far as') and 'date' (meaning 'the current day'). The compound originally denoted 'extending to the present date', then evolved to mean 'current' or 'modern'.
Breakdown
up (upward, toward) + to (as far as, until) + date (the current day, present time). The phrase combines directional and temporal elements to express currency or contemporaneity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's smartphone is more up-to-date than mine - she even uses TikTok!”
“Please make sure all your contact information is up-to-date before the meeting.”
“His fashion sense is so up-to-date that he's already wearing next year's trends.”
“The company's website needs to be more up-to-date to attract younger customers.”
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