Meaning Of The Word Obviate

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obviate
verb: To obviate something such as a problem or a need means to remove it or make it unnecessary.

obviate in American English
to do away with or prevent by effective measures; make unnecessary
transitive verb: to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary

obviate in British English
verb: to avoid or prevent (a need or difficulty)

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