ENGLISH
REFERENCE

to date

idiom
Meaning

up until now or until a specific point in time.


Origin

disputed origin

From to + date.

Examples
SIMPLE

This is the best movie I have seen to date.

CONTEXTUAL

The company has sold over a million units to date, exceeding all of our initial sales projections.

COMPLEX

While the researchers have gathered significant data to date, they require further evidence before they can confirm the validity of their hypothesis.

Last updated April 22, 2026