noun
- the process of becoming obsolete or outdated; the state of being no longer used or useful
Examples
- The rapid obsolescence of technology means smartphones become outdated within a few years.
- Many traditional manufacturing jobs face obsolescence due to automation.
- The company struggled with the obsolescence of its aging equipment.
- Planned obsolescence is a business strategy where products are designed to become outdated quickly.
- The obsolescence of handwritten letters began with the rise of email.
- Libraries are fighting against claims of obsolescence in the digital age.