up-to-the-minute

adjective

up-to-the-min·​ute ˈəp-tü-ṯẖə-ˈmi-nət How to pronounce up-to-the-minute (audio)
1
: extending up to the immediate present : including the very latest information
up-to-the-minute scores
2
: marked by complete up-to-dateness
up-to-the-minute equipment

Examples of up-to-the-minute in a Sentence

the company insists on having up-to-the-minute firewall and antivirus software
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Indeed, local news in particular has proven to be a critical piece of infrastructure, providing up-to-the-minute evacuation orders, live video of fast-moving fires and tough questioning of officials during press conferences. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2025 Additionally, Fox News Digital, Fox News Audio, Fox News Radio, Fox News Headlines 24/7 and streaming service Fox Nation will offer special reporting and analysis of the inauguration along with up-to-the-minute updates. Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025 The industry is inching its way toward real-time payments with online solutions providing up-to-the-minute information on when a payment has been initiated, processed and completed. Bek Abdullayev, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Cal Fire’s up-to-the-minute wildfire data shows the precise location and coordinates of fires, as well as where there are evacuation orders and evacuation warnings in place. Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for up-to-the-minute 

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of up-to-the-minute was in 1912

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“Up-to-the-minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-to-the-minute. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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