up-to-date
[adjective]
Synonyms: modern, current, fashionable, in vogue, stylish, trendy (Brit. informal), up-to-the-minute

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Antonyms: out-of-date, archaic
Contrasted words: dusty, rusty, stale, timeworn, antiquated, outmoded, superannuated
Related Idioms: abreast of the times
Related Words: convenient, opportune, timely, expedient, fitting, suitable, advanced, modern, stylish, a la mode, dashing, modish

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English Thesaurus: modern, the latest, up-to-date, newfangled, high-tech, hi-tech, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ˌup-to-ˈdate adjective

1. including all the latest information Antonym : out-of-date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 modern or fashionable Antonym : out-of-date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.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

up to date
adj.
I. modern/most recent
VERBS be | bring sth We'll have to bring our equipment up-to-date.
keep sth
ADV. really, very | bang, completely Today's holiday parks are bang up-to-date.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

up to date
II. having the most recent information about sth
VERBS be, seem | keep It is difficult to keep up-to-date with all the developments.
bring sb | keep sb
ADV. completely, fully
PREP. on Bring me up-to-date on their progress.
with We can keep you fully up-to-date with your financial position.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

up-to-date
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.

Usage Note:
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.'
See note at LAST 3 (last)

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modern something that is modern uses the most recent designs or methods:
The house looks very modern.
the city’s modern public transportation system
the latest [only before noun] the newest that is available:
The camera uses the latest digital technology.
the very latest mobile phones
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.
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
a state-of-the-art home entertainment system
The brand new arts centre is state-of-the-art.
new-fangled device/contraption/gadget
high-tech industry/company/equipment

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲

up-to-date
modern, the latest standards of fashion
The kitchen in our apartment is not up-to-date at all.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

up to date
adj. Modem; contemporary; the latest that technology can offer.
"I want an up-to-date dictionary of American idioms," Mr. Lee said, "that has all the latest Americanisms in it."
Antonym: STATE-OF-THE-ART.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲