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open to date

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "open to date" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be an attempt to convey that something is available or current, but it lacks clarity and proper usage. Example: "The project is open to date, allowing for new contributions and updates."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

Tomas Berdych became the most high-profile casualty of the French Open to date as he fell to French qualifier Stephane Robert in five sets.

News & Media

BBC

In addition, because all previous 9 bp sites successfully targeted by OPEN to date have possessed at least one GNN triplet [26], we eliminated ZFN sites harboring one or more half-sites that are devoid of GNN triplets.

Science

Plosone

Twelve sites are open to date with 43 patients randomised as of the 31st March 2011.

Science

BMC Cancer

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

But he wasn't open to dating.

News & Media

The New Yorker

Many black women are open to dating interracially.

News & Media

The New York Times

She promptly told him she wasn't open to dating a colleague.

News & Media

The New York Times

Correction: the original version of this article incorrectly said that Gaile was open to dating women.

Both Gaile and Tamela are open to dating other people, though it can be complicated managing time, expectations and dynamics.

As a still-single African-American woman in her late 30's, I am open to dating men of all ethnic backgrounds.

News & Media

The New York Times

Another thing that's not useful to do is identify a kind of category of person that you think your friend should be open to dating and be critical of their decision not to choose that kind of person.

Christina Aguilera is not open to dating someone in Hollywood, thank you very much. .

News & Media

Huffington Post
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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When indicating that something is current or valid until now, use "up to date" or "current" instead of "open to date" for clarity and grammatical correctness.

Common error

Avoid using "open" to suggest currency or timeliness. "Open" typically refers to availability or accessibility, not the recency of information. Instead of saying, "The data is open to date", say "The data is up to date" to indicate that the data reflects the most recent information.

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Source & Trust

78%

Authority and reliability

2.8/5

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Real-world application tested

Linguistic Context

The phrase “open to date” functions as an adjective phrase attempting to describe the currency or availability of something until a specific time. However, Ludwig AI suggests that this construction is not standard in English.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Science

33%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, while the phrase “open to date” appears in some contexts, it is generally considered grammatically incorrect and is not recommended for standard English writing. As Ludwig AI suggests, it's best to use alternatives like “up to date”, “current”, or other contextually appropriate phrases to clearly convey the intended meaning of currency or availability. Given its limited frequency and the availability of clearer alternatives, avoiding “open to date” will enhance the clarity and correctness of your writing.

FAQs

What is the correct way to say something is current?

Use phrases like "up to date", "current", or "as of today" to indicate that something is the most recent or valid version. These are clearer and more grammatically sound than "open to date".

When is it appropriate to use the word "open"?

Use "open" when referring to something being accessible, available, or receptive. For example, "The library is "open to the public"" or "She is "open to suggestions"".

Which is correct, "open to date" or "up to date"?

"Up to date" is the correct and commonly used phrase to indicate that something is current or reflects the latest information. "Open to date" is generally considered grammatically incorrect.

What can I say instead of "open to date"?

Depending on the context, you can use phrases like "up to date", "current", "as of today", or "until now" to indicate that something is valid or recent.

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Source & Trust

78%

Authority and reliability

2.8/5

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Real-world application tested

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