outdating (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /aʊtˈdeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Making something old-fashioned or obsolete by inventing or developing something newer or better.
Examples
The new software is outdating all previous versions.
Electric cars are rapidly outdating gasoline-powered vehicles.
Digital photography has largely outdating film photography.
How to Use outdating
- outdate something (transitive verb)
- To make something old-fashioned or obsolete. — "The new smartphone will quickly outdate the current model."
- outdate oneself (reflexive verb)
- To become old-fashioned or out of touch. — "If you don't learn new skills, you risk outdating yourself in this industry."
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