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obviate

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﹒To remove or anticipate and prevent a difficulty, need, or objection.

﹒To make unnecessary.

Examples

﹒The new software update will obviate the need for manual data entry.

﹒Regular maintenance can obviate the risk of mechanical failure in the machinery.

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