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As an adjective, latest means last, final. As an adverb, it means at the latest.
Meanings of latest
6 meaningsadjective
now rarepoeticLast, final.
Most recent.
“Here is the latest news on the accident.”
“My latest album, which is being published next week, is better than her last one.”
Up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
“the news is up-to-the-minute”
“the very latest scientific discoveries”
Similar: up-to-the-minuteIn the current fashion or style
Similar: a la mode, in style, in vogue, modish
Superlative form of late: most late
adverb
At the latest.
“Complete the XYZ task latest by today 5:00PM.”
Superlative form of late (adverb): most late
noun
The most recent thing, particularly information or news.
“Have you heard the latest?”
“What's the latest on the demonstrations in New York?”
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).