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 formal discussions under this memorandum aim to establish whether next-generation battery physics can realistically meet the operational demands of large-scale, zero-emission commercial passenger flights.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
The first thing the experts experienced was LG’s next-generation picture quality technology called Hyper Radiant Color Technology.
—Nam Sunwoo, Variety, 19 June 2026
Historically, these barriers protected incumbents; technology replacement typically occurred only when a next-generation platform emerged, or when customers concluded that they were strategically committed to the wrong technology.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
It was evaluated on next-generation learning environments, functional design and effective space planning, responsiveness to community needs, design challenges and innovation, interior architecture and design, and sustainability and social impact.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
The first thing the experts experienced was LG’s next-generation picture quality technology called Hyper Radiant Color Technology.
—Nam Sunwoo, Variety, 19 June 2026
Historically, these barriers protected incumbents; technology replacement typically occurred only when a next-generation platform emerged, or when customers concluded that they were strategically committed to the wrong technology.
—Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
It was evaluated on next-generation learning environments, functional design and effective space planning, responsiveness to community needs, design challenges and innovation, interior architecture and design, and sustainability and social impact.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
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“Next-generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-generation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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