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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly
adverb
outdatedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of outdated in a Sentence
an outdated rotary telephone
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Real change requires commitment, and that means letting go of old habits, processes and, yes, outdated tech.
—Ashar Samdani, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
So, when Pluto entered this Earth sign in 2008, the world was plunged into a period of upheaval that dismantled outdated systems, forcing collective introspection around power, responsibility and sustainability.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Media often presents outdated conventions the industry has tried to weed out over decades.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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—Courtney Howard, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1616, in the meaning defined above
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd
: not up-to-date
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