To date

adverb

Until the current time or until now.

This is his best performance to date.
Visual representation of "to date" - until the current time or until now

Often appears as...

  • best to date
  • achieved to date
verb

Going on a date with someone.

Who is she dating?
Visual representation of "to date" - going on a date with someone

Often appears as...

  • dating someone
  • actively dating
verb

Mark with a date.

The letter was dated 5th March.
Visual representation of "to date" - mark with a date

Often appears as...

  • dated letter
  • document dated

Usage tips

Technical

adverb

Until the current time or until now.

This is his best performance to date.
Visual representation of "to date" - until the current time or until now

Often appears as...

  • best to date
  • achieved to date
verb

Going on a date with someone.

Who is she dating?
Visual representation of "to date" - going on a date with someone

Often appears as...

  • dating someone
  • actively dating
verb

Mark with a date.

The letter was dated 5th March.
Visual representation of "to date" - mark with a date

Often appears as...

  • dated letter
  • document dated

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
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Time Reference

Used to emphasize that something is the most recent or current instance.

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Her article is the most comprehensive to date.
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Progress Emphasis

Implies progress when discussing achievements or developments.

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The company's earnings to date are impressive.
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No Future Reference

Does not refer to future events; purely about past to present.

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To date, we have collected 200 responses.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time Reference

Used to emphasize that something is the most recent or current instance.

Illustration for Time Reference
Her article is the most comprehensive to date.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Progress Emphasis

Implies progress when discussing achievements or developments.

Illustration for Progress Emphasis
The company's earnings to date are impressive.
LampPro Tip 3/3

No Future Reference

Does not refer to future events; purely about past to present.

Illustration for No Future Reference
To date, we have collected 200 responses.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Time Reference

Used to emphasize that something is the most recent or current instance.

Illustration for Time Reference
Her article is the most comprehensive to date.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Progress Emphasis

Implies progress when discussing achievements or developments.

Illustration for Progress Emphasis
The company's earnings to date are impressive.
LampPro Tip 3/3

No Future Reference

Does not refer to future events; purely about past to present.

Illustration for No Future Reference
To date, we have collected 200 responses.
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