supersede

Word family

su·per·sede /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd $ -pər-/ verb [transitiveT]

REPLACEif a new idea, product, or method supersedes another one, it becomes used instead because it is more modern or effective 〔新的想法、产品或方法〕替代，取代 SYN replace

Their map has since been superseded by photographic atlases.

他们的地图从此被摄影地图册取代。

Examples from the Corpus

supersede• Iron began to supersede bronze for tool making about 3000 years ago.• No sooner does the latest model take its place in the market, than it is superseded by another development.• In current pedagogic fashion, behaviourist practices have been largely superseded by cognitive and communicative perspectives on learning.• The computers used to be top of the line, but they have been superseded by more recent models.• Balance has been superseded by problem-solving as the focus of attention.• Newton's theory, a better theory that superseded Kepler's, is more comprehensive.• Some invisible radar had superseded my ordinary judgment.• It is unlikely that scientific thinking will ever entirely supersede superstition and religion.• The new deal supersedes the old agreement.• It would be to make Congress take the place of the state legislatures and to supersede them.

From Longman Business Dictionary

supersedesu·per·sede /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd-pər-/ verb [transitiveT]

1if a law, instruction, rule etc supersedes another, it takes its place

Theagreement supersedes a similar contract made five years ago.

The court ruled that thelaw was superseded by a 1985 statute.

2if a product, method, or idea supersedes another one, it is used instead of the old product or idea because it is more modern, effective etc

This model has recently been superseded by a newer version made of recycled polyethylene.

Origin supersede