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future-proof

British

adjective

(of a system, computer, program, etc) guaranteed not to be superseded by future versions, developments, etc

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She believes the knock-on effects of netball getting the nod from the IOC could "future-proof it for the generations to come".

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

"All hands off deck!" headlines the Metro as it says it has seen plans to "future-proof our armed forces".

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

Danzger, the Florida career coach, is advising his clients in the middle tiers to future-proof themselves by embracing AI.

From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026

“We need to provide clarity, and Congress is the only one that can future-proof it,” SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said at the Digital Asset Summit in New York on Tuesday.

From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026

He said, I believe being a professional soccer player is future-proof because no one will want to watch AI robots on the field.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026

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