next-generation

adjective

next-gen·​er·​a·​tion ˈnekst-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce next-generation (audio)
variants or less commonly next generation
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-gen
The older hardware companies don't have the field to themselves. They're being challenged by waves of start-ups with next-generation technology.Bethany McLean
The finding has added fuel to a long-standing dispute over the Navy's next-generation sonar technology—a system that environmentalists say poses grave risks to marine mammals.David Kohn
Mr. [Lewis] Dale [General Motor's director of public policy] said the world's largest automaker spent $1 billion on electric vehicle and fuel cell research and prototype production in the past decade. He said GM doesn't want to make just 50,000 next generation vehicles, but rather sell millions.Mike Pare

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The development, announced by Prime Focus founder Namit Malhotra alongside Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, aims to establish a next-generation entertainment ecosystem that will serve as both a creative hub for content creators and a destination for entertainment enthusiasts worldwide. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 May 2025 It will also be used by the next-generation Vega-E rocket. Daniel Larlham, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025 Despite Trump’s frustration with Boeing’s delays in delivering the new Air Force One planes, the U.S. Air Force in March awarded Boeing a contract to build the country’s next-generation fighter jet, a deal analysts estimate to be worth around $20 billion or more. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 1 May 2025 The company is expecting FDA decisions on a next-generation Covid-19 vaccine by May 31 and on an expansion of approval for its RSV vaccine into younger ages by June 12. Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for next-generation

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of next-generation was in 1965

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“Next-generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-generation. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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