UP-TO-DATE


Meaning of UP-TO-DATE in English

adjective

BAD : Italian women like to keep up with up-to-date fashions.

GOOD : Italian women like to keep up with the latest fashions.

BAD : Television also gives us the up-to-date news and information.

GOOD : Television also gives us the latest news and information.

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up-to-date ( also up to date ) = (1) (of machinery, equipment, methods, books etc) modern, especially because based on the most recent knowledge, information, inventions etc:Ù'Our computer system is reasonably up-to-date but it's not flexible enough.' 'This map is no good. I need one that's up-to-date.'

(2) (of people) having the most recent information about something: 'The aim of the survey is to find out how many doctors keep up to date with developments in medical research.'

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