UP-TO-DATE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Reflecting the latest information or changes

Example:

an up-to-date issue of the magazine

Synonyms:

up-to-date; up to date

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

current (occurring in or belonging to the present time)

Derivation:

up-to-dateness (the property of belonging to the present time)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In accord with the most fashionable ideas or style

Example:

a with-it boutique

Synonyms:

cutting-edge; up-to-date; up to date; with-it

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

fashionable; stylish (being or in accordance with current social fashions)

Derivation:

up-to-dateness (the property of belonging to the present time)

Credits

Context examples:

Be sure to back up computer programs, insert the most up-to-date software in your operating system, and protect the privacy of clients and customers, lest you end up dealing with a hacker. (Uranus, a leader at this new moon, rules computers and software and could easily create mayhem.)