Definition of Obsolescence

becoming outdated

Examples of Obsolescence in a sentence

Since the granite countertops were such an obsolescence in the neighborhood homes, the builder knew he would need to upgrade to higher quality materials like marble.  🔊

Due to the obsolescence of the car’s transmission, the mechanic knew he couldn’t purchase the needed transmission from any manufacturer in the world.  🔊

Once cell phones became equipped with visual tools, regular cameras became an obsolescence in the technological industry.  🔊

As I was cleaning out the office supply closet at work, I knew the shelf containing items of obsolescence like typewriter ribbon could be tossed out.  🔊

It was proven that the unused floppy disks were an obsolescence when they could not even be given away at a garage sale.  🔊

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