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third-person singular simple present supersedes, present participle superseding, simple past and past participle superseded
(transitive) To take the place of. quotations examples
In the early days troubles were experienced with oscillation from the rod drive and with the transformers, but were overcome later, and these machines performed useful service until superseded by more modern locomotives less costly in maintenance.
1960 December, Cecil J. Allen, “Operating a mountain main line: the Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon: Part One”, in Trains Illustrated, page 743
(transitive) To displace in favour of itself. examples
plural supersedes
(Internet) An updated newsgroup post that supersedes an earlier version. examples