deprecated
Say it: DEP-rih-kay-tid /ˈdɛprɪkeɪtɪd/ · adjective
What “deprecated” means
Still available, but officially discouraged and likely to be removed.
More precisely: In software, still available but officially discouraged and likely to be removed.
Example: “That feature is deprecated, so build the new dashboard without it.”
When to use it
In software discussion, for a feature that still works but whose maintainers recommend replacing it.
Similar words
outdated, obsolete, phased out
Quick check
A software feature still works, but its maintainers advise against new uses and plan to remove it. How is it described?
obsolete or deprecated?
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deprecated
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