Rapid technological change can diminish the relevance of older skills, leaving some workers feeling unprepared for the modern workplace. Many traditional tools and methods have become obsolete, forcing companies to mitigate the impact by offering retraining programs. Failure to adapt to these changes can exacerbate unemployment and inequality, as workers struggle to keep up. However, small efforts to improve education and skill development constitute a meaningful step toward a more resilient and adaptable workforce.
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constitute
US: /ˈkɑːn.stə.tuːt/
UK: /ˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/
verb
To make up or form something; to be the parts of a whole.
Examples:
Fifty states constitute the United States of America.
This evidence does not constitute proof of guilt.
diminish
US: /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/
UK: /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/
verb
To reduce or make something smaller or less important.
Examples:
His influence in the company has diminished over the years.
Continuous criticism can diminish a person’s confidence.
exacerbate
US: /ɪɡˈzæs.ɚ.beɪt/
UK: /ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪt/
verb
To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse.
Examples:
The heavy rainfall exacerbated the flooding.
His rude comments exacerbated the tension in the room.
mitigate
US: /ˈmɪt̬.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
UK: /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
verb
To make something less severe, harmful, or painful.
Examples:
New policies aim to mitigate the effects of climate change.
The government introduced measures to mitigate traffic congestion.
obsolete
US: /ˌɑːb.səˈliːt/
UK: /ˌɒb.səlˈiːt/
adjective
No longer in use or outdated.
Examples:
Many technologies from the 1990s are now obsolete.
The company replaced obsolete equipment with modern machines.
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