1. to replace something or someone that is considered outdated, inferior, or no longer useful

Examples

• Digital cameras have largely superseded film cameras.
• The new safety regulations will supersede the old ones next month.
• Email has superseded traditional mail for most business communication.
• The updated software will supersede all previous versions.
• Modern teaching methods have superseded the old lecture-only approach.
• The company’s new policy supersedes any conflicting guidelines from before.