outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
ˌau̇t-ˈdā-təd 
: no longer current : outmoded
outdatedly
adverb
outdatedness
noun
Examples of outdated in a Sentence
an outdated rotary telephone
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That process can be tedious, may involve delays due to issues with resources, outdated technology or flawed data reporting practices, and may ultimately result in partial data or data with redactions.
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Divya Ramjee, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Still, marketing the industry to young people can be difficult, as outdated imagery of factory workers and assembly lines still dominate popular depictions of the field.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Her management team, largely comprised of CBS outsiders, has expressed surprise at how outdated some aspects of the news operation have seemed.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Older homes with original or outdated wiring and electrical panels may struggle to handle the heavier electrical load.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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Divya Ramjee, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Still, marketing the industry to young people can be difficult, as outdated imagery of factory workers and assembly lines still dominate popular depictions of the field.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Her management team, largely comprised of CBS outsiders, has expressed surprise at how outdated some aspects of the news operation have seemed.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Older homes with original or outdated wiring and electrical panels may struggle to handle the heavier electrical load.
—Kat Tretina, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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“Outdated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outdated. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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outdated
adjective
out·dat·ed
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈdāt-əd
: not up-to-date
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