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future-proof

British  

adjective

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 (of a system, computer, program, etc) guaranteed not to be superseded by future versions, developments, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The nation’s biggest home insurer hopes its “human + digital” strategy will future-proof its market dominance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

While buyers can find properties within the cap by compromising on location or taking on high service charges, he says it's difficult to find a "future-proof" home for those planning to start a family.

From BBC Jun. 4, 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

The reopening follows three years of intensive construction in one of the busiest spots in the city to future-proof Manhattan's only contemporary art museum.

From Barron's Mar. 18, 2026

He said there were signs landlords were adding 4% to 5% to rent to "future-proof" them as they faced changing tenancy rules under the Renters' Rights Act in England.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

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