Meaning of the word "as of" in English

What does "as of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

as of

US /æz ʌv/
UK /æz ɒv/
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Phrase

1.

starting from a particular time or date

Example:
The new policy will be effective as of next Monday.
As of today, I am officially retired.
2.

according to the information available at a particular time

Example:
As of our last meeting, no decision had been made.
The population of the city is 1 million, as of the latest census.