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June 22, 2024

Word of the Day: Supersede

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Word of the Day
: June 22, 2024

\soo-per-SEED\ verb

What It Means

Supersede is a verb meaning "to take the place of (someone or something that is considered old, inferior, or no longer useful)." It is used synonymously with replace and displace.

// This edition of the manual supersedes the previous one.

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