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Word of the Day Wednesday, April 21, 2027

legacy

/ˈleɡəsi/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does legacy mean?

noun, verb

A legacy is something that is left or handed down from an ancestor or predecessor, or a person's reputation or influence that continues after they are gone. A legacy can also refer to a system or technology that is inherited from a previous version or generation.

Example

"The company's legacy system was slow and outdated, but it was still being used by many employees."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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