Definition
Obsolescence is the state of being which occurs when an object, service or practice is no longer wanted even though it may still be in good working order. Obsolescence frequently occurs because a replacement has become available that is superior in one or more aspects. Obsolete refers to something that is already disused or discarded, or antiquated (The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English, 9th Ed., Clarendon Press, Oxford. ISBN 0-19-861319-9).
The definition allows you to make a distinction between what is no longer in existence and obsolescence, which is a process/platform to becoming obsolete.
ReplyDeleteObsolescence is a verb. Therefore, it functions to describe an action and refers to a place in time.
The definition refers to an object,service or practice. Appears to be a market driven definition, western attitude.
ReplyDeleteThere is a strong reference to economic policy of demand and supply. Supply and demand is perhaps one of the most fundamental concepts of economics and it is the backbone of a market economy. This process can be manipulated and consequently so can obsolescence.
ReplyDeleteNeed to determine when the word came into use.
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