Ok, I really was going to ask for one, maybe 2 words. But I decided that doesn't merit its own thread, so I created this more generic thread. This thread is for people asking question on finding the right word. It could be a noun, a verb, a phrase, a slang... whatever. If you can't find the right word for it, or knows there IS a word, but just can't remember what it is, ask. Others (hopefully) answer. ------------ So I'll start (and if this is a bad idea and the thread gonna die, please let it die after someone answer me LOL)... I'm editing my resume and I want to say that I've dealt with *old, archaic, outdated* systems (like DOS command-line programming and ISDN mux boxes) and languages. But I don't want to say "old" and I know there's a tech word for "old/outdated". I just know there is, and I knew what it is. Just can't remember what it is. ...and i've been hammering my head for the last half n hour trying to figure it out. thanks folks!
Legacy would be best but I have also seen people use super-ceded(spelling???) when referring to using old/legacy software on occasion.
The actual word you're looking for is 'deprecated'. Meaning software that is old or outdated. Technically in proper English use it means something that is disapproved of.
Taking advantage of this. Is there a phrase or word to describe communication or interaction that slowly stops? e.g. two people would meet to talk business every week but eventually stop
I can't think of a specific phrase but I would probably word that something like... I liased on a weekly basis with my collegue (partner), however, as the situation has been resolved, our meetings are now less frequent.
Fizzled out, dried up, run its course, tapped out. e.g. We used to meet regularly to discuss this issue and give each other feedback, but that appears to have run its course.
I think petered out is the one I'm looking for. I was going to explain the exact situation to better help you guys help me but I came to the realisation that I need advice so I'll make a thread about it.
