Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
A newer, more effective computer system was installed in place of the obsolete one.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. outdated.
'Outdated' implies the system is old but might still function to some extent.
'Obsolete' implies the system is entirely out of use and no longer supported.
'Outdated' is used in the context that the older system still worked but was not as advanced or efficient, whereas 'obsolete' implies it was completely unusable.
Hence, the correct sentence is:- A newer, more effective computer system was installed in place of the outdated one.