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obsolescence

/ˌɑːbsəˈlesəns/ American
  • n. 过时, 淘汰
Definition
  • n. the state of no longer being used because something newer exists
Example
Planned obsolescence makes phones stop working after a few years.
计划报废让手机用了几年后就无法使用。