up-to-date

/ʌp tuː deɪt/
current or modern

She always keeps her software up-to-date to avoid security risks.

She regularly updates her software to ensure it has the latest security patches.


formalinformal

Having the most recent information or features; current

The company provides up-to-date training for its employees.

The company offers the latest training programs for its staff.

This is an up-to-date report on the market trends.

This report contains the most recent data on market trends.

Often used to describe technology, information, or systems that are current and not outdated.

Collocations

keep up-to-dateto maintain current information or statusup-to-date informationthe latest available data or news

Related Phrases

up-to-date withphrase
to be aware of the latest developments in a particular area
bring up-to-datephrase
to update something to the latest version or information

Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'up-to-date' to describe things that are current and not outdated, such as software, news, or knowledge.

Gold Rule

Avoid Redundancy

Do not use 'up-to-date' with words like 'current' or 'latest' as they are redundant.

Word Origin

From the combination of 'up' (indicating a state of being) and 'to date' (meaning current or recent). The phrase became common in the 20th century to describe things that are not outdated.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in technology, business, and news reporting. It can describe anything from software updates to the latest news.

Word Breakdown

up
indicates a state of being
prefix
+
to date
current or recent
phrase
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