Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supersede
verb
/ˌsuː.pɚˈsiːd/
Definition
To take the place of something or someone that was previously in use or in authority.
Examples
- The new software will supersede the older version.
- As technology advances, old methods are often superseded by more efficient ones.
- The revised policy will supersede the outdated regulations.
Meaning
Supersede refers to the act of replacing or displacing something that is older or no longer effective with something newer or more relevant.
Synonyms
- replace
- supplant
- overrule
- displace
