future-proof

adjective

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 (of a system, computer, program, etc) guaranteed not to be superseded by future versions, developments, etc

Example Sentences

Have they been caught out by failing to future-proof as the silverware piled up?

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But even at home in Germany, she is now accused of simply "managing" successive crises and failing to make far-reaching, perhaps painful reforms to future-proof her country and the EU.

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In a statement it added: “The DCC is actively working with government to provide a future-proof 4G technology solution for the whole of Britain.”

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But amid the rise of streaming, Dr Shah, who became chair in March, will warn: "Action is needed now to future-proof public service broadcasters, otherwise our very British success story will be part of our halcyon past."

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Ruling that out means that the tens, perhaps hundreds of billions needed to fix and future-proof our water industry will have to come from private investors – who will want to get their money back, plus a return for their own shareholders or pension scheme members.

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