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."

Synonyms of outdating

Words with a similar meaning to outdating:

• obsolescing
• superseding
• aging
• antiquating

Antonyms of outdating

Words with the opposite meaning to outdating:

• modernizing
• innovating
• updating

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