functional obsolescence
Definition
Impairment of the usefulness of a device or equipment due to a design defect, or due to its inability to be upgraded or modified to serve the user's current needs. For example, a relatively new computer becomes functionally obsolete if it cannot run the latest program or peripheral the user wishes to use.
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functional obsolescence is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
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