future-proof

British

adjective

(of a system, computer, program, etc) guaranteed not to be superseded by future versions, developments, etc

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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

When big tech predicts that everyone will need AI systems to future-proof their businesses, it is effectively telling people to invest in AI, or else.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Celia said: "We'll be very sad to leave, but it is quite big for us now. We want to move near our children to future-proof."

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

This is also a good time to future-proof your home.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

"This multi-airport strategy aims to future-proof Ethiopia's role as Africa's leading air transport gateway," he said in a post on X.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

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