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latest

American  
[ley-tist] / ˈleɪ tɪst /

adjective

  1. most recent; current.

    latest fashions.

  2. last.

noun

  1. the latest, the most recent news, development, disclosure, etc..

    This is the latest in personal computers.

idioms

  1. at the latest, not any later than (a specified time).

    Be at the airport by 7 o'clock at the latest.
latest British  
/ ˈleɪtɪst /

adjective

  1. the superlative of late

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. most recent, modern, or new

    the latest fashions
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noun

  1. no later than the time specified

  2. informal the most recent fashion or development

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Etymology

Origin of latest

A late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; late, -est 1

Example Sentences

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Nasa is aiming for to launch the latest crewed mission on Wednesday.

From BBC

The company is the latest tech firm to shed workers as it focuses more heavily on AI.

From Los Angeles Times

The Bank's latest report into the risks facing the economy found borrowing costs were likely to rise as the result of the "shock" to the global economy.

From BBC

Find insight on Xiaomi, Versant and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.

From The Wall Street Journal

Find insight on global fertilizer flows and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

From The Wall Street Journal

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