today-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: present age

Commentary: Timespan including the present that is typically larger than the current twenty four hour period.

Examples:
The world of today demands tougher hairspray.
Today we have computers to facilitate communication with clients.

Mappings:
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: this 24hr day

Commentary: The the twenty four hour time period that includes the present

Examples:
It's a beautiful day, today.
Did you see today's paper.
No, yesterday doesn't count - today I start my diet.

Mappings:
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2