Current meaning in English

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Definition

current: contemporary, up-to-date, topical, present adjective
The current president was elected in 2010 and he's still the president today.
(an electrical) current: (an electrical) charge, flow noun

UK: Watching the news keeps me informed of current events.
US: Electrical current is measured in amps.

Examples

  • "With that, and the current exchange rate, I could afford to buy the flat of my dreams outright."
  • "Further to our conversation, here is a brief summary of the current policy you hold with Ouch Insurance."
  • "I know you are quite a forgetful diary, so here's a recap of the current situation"
  • "I'm not sure if you were aware of this, but our current banker, Samuel Shadetree, is actually an old friend of mine."
  • "Please feel free to speak with any of our current clients, who will attest to our long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship."
  • "I'm perfectly happy with my current job."
  • "As you are probably aware, the current network capacity of the company is next to nothing, hence this handwritten letter."
  • "This new department will absorb the current freelance hotline staff, and will provide customer support by telephone to Delavigne customers worldwide."
  • "There's not enough space at our current site."
  • "Studies show that the current "traffic light" labelling system - red, amber and green labels representing the amounts of salt, sugar, and fat - for foods on sale in supermarkets is reasonably common, but not effective enough in reducing obesity."
  • "With this in mind, despite the current economic downturn, I'm optimistic that this coming year will be good for us."
  • "How do you explain this in the current economic climate?"
  • "Unfortunately, the current economic climate has led to budget cuts, and the corporation cannot afford to take you on a guided tour of the park."
  • "In all seriousness, I sympathize with your current situation, and I'll do my best to help you in any way that I possibly can."
  • "For instance, you could look at increasing natural air currents within the office space, or providing shade from the sun."
  • "The photographs, taken by current Delavigne special assistant Brian Jones, are not only titillating an audience of people with nothing better to do, but also have the potential to reflect poorly on the Delavigne Corporation."
  • "Caroline : I've done some research on Delavigne, and I'm fully aware of your current online presence, it's very exclusive."
  • "It's mild, it's reassuring, it's cheap: a bit like Europe in the current geopolitical sandwich."
  • "Donna : Perfumes are well and good Bruno Delavigne, but I'm very happy with my current situation."

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