next-generation
adjective
next-gen·er·a·tion
ˈnekst-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 
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
Bethany McLeanThe 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
David KohnMr. [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 company aims to produce next-generation e-Power vehicles and components in its Tennessee plants starting in 2027.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
As the Air Force phases in new fighter jets like the F-35 and prepares for future sixth-generation aircraft, officials say the QF-16 fleet will remain essential for testing next-generation air-to-air weapons under realistic conditions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025
Private market investors are increasingly interested in next-generation nuclear as a way to offset soaring energy demands from AI, resulting in a host of young companies trying to build out facilities.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
These next-generation detectors will perform measurements far more sensitive than NOvA or T2K, potentially offering definitive evidence of CP violation in the next decade.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Dec. 2025
As the Air Force phases in new fighter jets like the F-35 and prepares for future sixth-generation aircraft, officials say the QF-16 fleet will remain essential for testing next-generation air-to-air weapons under realistic conditions.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2025
Private market investors are increasingly interested in next-generation nuclear as a way to offset soaring energy demands from AI, resulting in a host of young companies trying to build out facilities.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
These next-generation detectors will perform measurements far more sensitive than NOvA or T2K, potentially offering definitive evidence of CP violation in the next decade.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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“Next-generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-generation. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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