ˌup-to-ˈdate BrE AmE adjective
1 . including all the latest information OPP out-of-date
up-to-date information/data/figures/news etc
They have access to up-to-date information through a computer database.
keep/bring somebody up-to-date (=to give someone all the newest information about something)
Our magazine will keep you up-to-date with fashion.
2 . modern or fashionable OPP out-of-date
up-to-date equipment/facilities/technology etc
up-to-date kitchen equipment
keep/bring something up-to-date (=to make something more modern)
The old system should be brought up-to-date.
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THESAURUS
▪ modern something that is modern uses the most recent designs or methods:
The house looks very modern.
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the city’s modern public transportation system
▪ the latest [only before noun] the newest that is available:
The camera uses the latest digital technology.
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the very latest mobile phones
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the latest news
▪ up-to-date using the most modern technology, ideas, information etc:
The hospital has the most up-to-date equipment in the country.
▪ newfangled [only before noun] informal modern – used when you disapprove of something and do not think it as good as the things that existed before:
He doesn’t believe in these new-fangled gadgets.
▪ high-tech, hi-tech using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers:
Modern tractors are full of high-tech equipment, including GPS systems.
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It’s all very hi-tech.
▪ state-of-the-art using the newest and most advanced features, ideas, and materials that are available:
state-of-the-art technology
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a state-of-the-art home entertainment system
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The brand new arts centre is state-of-the-art.