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obsolescence

/ˌɒb.səˈles.əns/

/ˌɑːb.səˈles.əns/

Translations

obsolescencenoun

obsolescences

obsolescenceétat de ce qui est devenu obsolète ou n’est plus utilisé

The obsolescence of the old factory equipment led to a complete overhaul of the production line.

L’obsolescence du vieil équipement de l’usine a entraîné une refonte complète de la chaîne de production.

obsolescenceprocessus de devenir obsolète ou d’être remplacé

The obsolescence of VHS tapes was inevitable with the rise of DVDs and streaming services.

L’obsolescence des cassettes VHS était inévitable avec l’essor des DVD et des services de streaming.

Additional translations

obsolescence programméedans l’expression consacrée; pratique consistant à limiter volontairement la durée de vie d’un produit

Synonyms

obsolescenceadjective

/ˌɒb.səˈles.əns/

/ˌɑːb.səˈles.əns/

Used attributively to modify nouns, e.g., "obsolescence cost", "obsolescence management".

obsolescentqui se rapporte à l’obsolescence ou la provoque

The team prepared an obsolescence report to anticipate component shortages.

L’équipe a préparé un rapport obsolescent pour anticiper les pénuries de composants.

Definitions

obsolescencenoun

The process of becoming outdated or no longer used.

The obsolescence of VHS tapes was inevitable with the rise of DVDs and streaming services.

The state of being obsolete or no longer in use.

The obsolescence of the old factory equipment led to a complete overhaul of the production line.

A deliberate practice of designing or producing a product with a limited useful life so that it will need to be replaced, also called planned obsolescence.

Environmental activists condemn obsolescence in smartphones, claiming the devices are intentionally made to fail after only a few years.

obsolescenceadjective

Relating to or causing obsolescence; outdated or referring to the phenomenon of becoming obsolete.

The team prepared an obsolescence report to anticipate component shortages.