Currentness: meaning, definitions and examples

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currentness

 

[ ˈkʌrəntnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality of being current

Currentness refers to the quality of being up-to-date or current. It is the state of being in line with the latest information, trends, or developments.

Synonyms

relevance, timeliness, up-to-dateness.

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Word Description / Examples
currentness

Use this word when referring to the state of being current or up-to-date. It is often used in academic or formal contexts.

  • The currentness of the data is essential for accurate analysis
  • We need to ensure the currentness of our software
up-to-dateness

This word is used to describe the state of being modern or recent. It's less common and sounds more formal compared to 'currentness'.

  • We need to maintain the up-to-dateness of our records
  • The up-to-dateness of the information made it very useful
timeliness

Use timeliness when emphasizing the importance of something being timely or occurring at the right time. It can be used in formal and informal contexts.

  • The timeliness of the report contributed to its success
  • Timeliness is crucial in emergency situations
relevance

This word is best used when discussing how pertinent or applicable something is to the topic at hand. It's common in both everyday conversation and professional settings.

  • The relevance of this article to our project is undeniable
  • We need to assess the relevance of each point

Examples of usage

  • The currentness of the data is crucial for making informed decisions.
  • She emphasized the importance of maintaining the currentness of the website content.

Translations

Translations of the word "currentness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atualidade

🇮🇳 वर्तमानता

🇩🇪 Aktualität

🇮🇩 kekinian

🇺🇦 актуальність

🇵🇱 aktualność

🇯🇵 最新性

🇫🇷 actualité

🇪🇸 actualidad

🇹🇷 güncellik

🇰🇷 현재성

🇸🇦 الحداثة

🇨🇿 aktuálnost

🇸🇰 aktuálnosť

🇨🇳 当前性

🇸🇮 aktualnost

🇮🇸 núverandi

🇰🇿 өзектілік

🇬🇪 აქტუალურობა

🇦🇿 aktuallıq

🇲🇽 actualidad

Etymology

The word 'currentness' originated from the combination of the word 'current' meaning 'belonging to the present time' and the suffix '-ness' which indicates a state or condition. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century.

See also: current, currently, subcurrent, subcurrents, undercurrent, undercurrents.