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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly
adverb
outdatedness
noun
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Examples of outdated in a Sentence
an outdated rotary telephone
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An astonishing 77% of manufacturers are struggling to fill open jobs largely because of the outdated image of the industry.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Vintage bathroom fixtures with character From spinning soap dispensers and dramatic drapes to conservatory showers, millennials and Gen Z seem to be under the influence of nostalgia when designing their dream bathrooms with fixtures that had previously been deemed outdated.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent satellite images published by the U.K. Ministry of Defence also highlight Russian armored vehicle losses, showing troops utilizing outdated Soviet-era equipment.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
The full moon phase offers an opportunity to assess your journey and shed outdated thoughts or patterns that no longer serve you.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Dec. 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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated.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 3 Jan. 2025.
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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd
: not up-to-date
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