# as of

idiom · CEFR C1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/as-of
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

you use this to show the exact time or date when a new rule or situation starts.

## Examples

- As of today, the library closes at eight.
- As of next month, all employees must use the new software for their daily reports.
- As of the new fiscal year, the board implemented stricter regulations to ensure transparency across all international departments.

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