Meaning of the word obsolete in English

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obsolete

US /ˌɑːb.səlˈiːt/
UK /ˌɑːb.səlˈiːt/
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Adjective

1.

no longer produced or used; out of date

Example:
Typewriters are now largely obsolete.
The old technology has become obsolete.

Verb

1.

cause (something) to be no longer produced or used; make out of date

Example:
Rapid technological advancements often obsolete older models.
New software updates can obsolete previous versions.
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