Definitions for obsolescence
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. obsolescencenoun

   the process of becoming obsolete; falling into disuse or becoming out of date

   "a policy of planned obsolescence"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. obsolescencenoun

   The state of being obsoleteno longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.

2. obsolescencenoun

   The process of becoming obsolete, outmoded or out of date.

3. Etymology: From obsolescens past participle of obsolescere.

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1. obsolescence

   Obsolescence is the state or process of becoming outdated, outmoded, or no longer in use. This typically happens when a product, technology, system or method is replaced by something more modern, efficient or effective. Obsolescenct items often lose their value or relevance and are phased out or discarded. The concept can apply to various fields, including electronics, fashion, architecture, and linguistics.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. Obsolescencenoun

   the state of becoming obsolete

2. Etymology: [See Obsolescent.]

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1. Obsolescence

   Obsolescence is the state of being which occurs when an object, service, or practice is no longer wanted even though it may still be in good working order. Obsolescence frequently occurs because a replacement has become available that has, in sum, more advantages than the inconvenience related to repurchasing the replacement. Obsolete refers to something that is already disused or discarded, or antiquated. Typically, obsolescence is preceded by a gradual decline in popularity.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of obsolescence in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of obsolescence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of obsolescence in a Sentence

1. Todd Harrison:

   It is true that military equipment becomes obsolete over time, but it is premature to say that The F-35 is becoming obsolete. The F-35 is still, by many standards, the most advanced fighter jet in the world, obsolescence in military equipment depends on a number of factors, such as what military missions it is intended to support, the threats posed by adversaries, and the availability of other military equipment that can perform the same missions. A piece of equipment that is obsolete for one nation may be perfectly suited for another nation.

2. Tatha Ghose:

   (Oil) exporters often have very unbalanced economies and rely heavily on their commodities... Eventually, if oil prices signal that OPEC is losing pricing power and facing obsolescence, these regions don't have any diversification.

3. Jim Puckett:

   Planned obsolescence just makes it worse. People now expect to get a new computer every three or four years, a new phone every two years, it's a mountain that just keeps growing.

4. Art Linkletter:

   The four stages of man are infancy, childhood, adolescence and obsolescence.

5. Andrew Herman:

   I think Mueller has planned for his own obsolescence.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=obsolescence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Obsolescence
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obsolescence
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=obsolescence