deprecation
noun/ˌdɛprɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #19,368 most common English word
Meaning
The process of expressing disapproval of something, or officially discouraging the use of a feature or practice.
Example sentence
The software team announced the deprecation of the old API, urging developers to switch to the newer version.
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