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obsolescence
[ob-suh-les-uhns]
noun
the state, process, or condition of being or becoming obsolete.
obsolescence
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.)
Word History and Origins
Origin of obsolescence1
Example Sentences
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.
"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.
But its obsolescence is the result of its influence more than its exposure to civil litigation.
‘Nothing has changed but its obsolescence. It’s still functional, just not popular.’
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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