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outdated vs expired

Both 'outdated' and 'expired' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Outdated' is used to describe something that is no longer current or fashionable, while 'expired' is used to indicate that something has reached the end of its validity or usefulness.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1468 views

outdated

The term 'outdated' is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that is no longer current or fashionable.

Use 'outdated' to refer to things that are no longer in use or relevant due to being old-fashioned or superseded by newer versions.

Examples:

This software is outdated and needs to be updated.
Her fashion sense is a bit outdated for today's trends.
The information in this book is outdated and no longer accurate.

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Seems to specialize in outdated GD technology.
I know ischemia is boring, But my mother's portal vein research is outdated.
Completely useless, outdated, a no-man's-land.
Anyway, I take great offence at your outdated elitism.
It shows therefore that Berlin is already outdated.
Now it's a little outdated, unfortunately.
See, but that's an outdated notion.
Enjoy your outdated format, Grandpa.
Overloading to hack the system is an outdated method.
This suggests that the planned balance for 2011 may also be outdated.
For these reasons, the reference to liquidity ratios now appears outdated.
The reference to "equipment installers" is outdated.
The present policy of product subsidies is outdated.
We have an outdated model which needs modernising.
EU policy with regard to these regions is outdated.
Parliament's suggestions are in line with an outdated paradigm based on effective management of existing water resources.
They said the case is outdated.
This report reflects outdated and failed thinking.
The 20% increase principle is hopelessly outdated.
Then you were given an outdated form, I'm afraid.

Alternatives:

obsolete
old-fashioned
antiquated
archaic
behind the times

expired

The term 'expired' is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something has reached the end of its validity or usefulness.

Use 'expired' to describe things like food, contracts, licenses, or subscriptions that are no longer valid or usable.

Examples:

The milk in the fridge has expired, so we need to throw it out.
My driver's license has expired, and I need to renew it.
The warranty on this product has expired, so we can't get it repaired for free.

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Bosz replaced outgoing manager Fred Rutten whose contract had expired.
The copyright on his words has expired.
Unexpected Server Error Your session has expired.
Their licence to kill probably expired.
Look, my warranty just expired.
DMV license expired, and DiCillo called.
The tests showed that the expired sugar contained carcinogens.
Any reservations with declined/ expired credit cards are subject to termination.
Session expired, please reload page.
The option to override detonation procedure has now expired.
Not with an expired work visa.
And you're here on an expired visa.
My driver's license has expired.
The hug one is expired, Griffin.
And your license has been expired for three years.
And your tourist visa has expired.
By Monday, it had expired.
The statute of limitations has expired.
Sorry to inform you your guest pass has expired.
Also, your AAA card is expired.

Alternatives:

no longer valid
past its expiration date
void
null and void
lapsed

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