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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deprecation

/dɪˈprɛʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does deprecation mean?

noun

The act of officially discouraging the use of a particular programming interface, function, or feature, usually in favor of a newer or better alternative. This is often done to prevent confusion, ensure consistency, or to simplify maintenance.

Example

"The developers decided to deprecate the old API in favor of a more modern and efficient one."

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