What does deincentivize mean?
Deincentivize means (transitive, rare) To disincentivize..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
(transitive, rare) To disincentivize..
When Apple started making the iPhone in 2007, its product was so innovative that it could have deliberately degraded durability without fear. But in the last couple years, the company has faced stiffer competition from Samsung and HTC, among others, which should deincentivize planned obsolescence.
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Deincentivize means (transitive, rare) To disincentivize..
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When Apple started making the iPhone in 2007, its product was so innovative that it could have deliberately degraded durability without fear. But in the last couple years, the company has faced stiffer competition from Samsung and HTC, among others, which should deincentivize planned obsolescence.
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