su
per
sede
Third Person
supersedes
Present Participle
superseding
Past Tense
superseded
Past Participle
superseded
1
to take something or someone's position or place, particularly due to being more effective or up-to-date
- The new company guidelines will supersede the outdated policies from last year.
- This medical treatment has largely been superseded by more effective modern therapies.
- The amended constitution officially superseded the original founding document.
- The new software will supersede the old system next month.
- She has been promoted to supersede her predecessor in the management role.
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