obsolescence
B2CEFR level
45/100Rarity: uncommon
NeutralRegister
General noun
The process of becoming outdated and falling out of use.
The update schedule seemed designed for planned obsolescence.
Business noun
The loss of an asset's value because it has become outdated or superseded.
Rapid obsolescence of the components forced a heavy provision against stock.
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