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obsolescence

[ob-suh-les-uhns]

noun

  1. the state, process, or condition of being or becoming obsolete.



obsolescence

  1. A decline in the value of equipment or of a product brought about by an introduction of new technology or by changes in demand. (See planned obsolescence.)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of obsolescence1

First recorded in 1820–30; obsolesc(ent) + -ence
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People who work with words for a living have heard for years that artificial intelligence is coming for our jobs; co-optation of em dashes means we’re one step closer to obsolescence.

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"This is a place to make sure that information survives technology obsolescence, time and ageing. That's our mission," says founder Rune Bjerkestrand, leading the way inside.

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But its obsolescence is the result of its influence more than its exposure to civil litigation.

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‘Nothing has changed but its obsolescence. It’s still functional, just not popular.’

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Meanwhile, newspapers continue to fight an uphill battle to get users to pay for digital content as their print editions fade into obsolescence.

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