verb
- made unnecessary or prevented by taking action in advance
Usage: past tense and past participle of obviate
Examples
- The new software obviated the need for manual data entry.
- Installing security cameras obviated many theft concerns.
- The peace treaty obviated the threat of war.
- Modern GPS systems have obviated the need for paper maps.
- The automated system obviated human error in the process.
- Better planning obviated most of the potential problems.