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Definition deprecate in American English

deprecate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈdeprəˌkeɪt/
1

to criticize something strongly

Synonyms and related words
attack damn savage
2

to state that although a piece of software can still be used it is better to avoid it, because something better has been produced

Example

Use of OS_File 1 is deprecated, OS-File 25 should be used instead.

Example

This syntax is deprecated and should not be used any more.

Synonyms and related words
access archive author
3

(used about a software feature) to treat as usable but obsolete and best avoided, usually because it has been replaced by something better

Example

There is already significant movement in the direction of "encrypting the Internet" with Mozilla putting forward a plan for deprecating insecure HTTP.

Definition deprecate in American English