Meaning of the word obviate in English
What does obviate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
obviate
US /ˈɑːb.vi.eɪt/
UK /ˈɒb.vi.eɪt/
Verb
to remove a difficulty, especially so that action to deal with it becomes unnecessary
Example:
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A long-term solution was needed to obviate the need for temporary repairs.
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The new system obviates the need for manual data entry.