next-generation
Americanadjective
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signaling or representing a significant new stage in the development of something, especially a piece of technology.
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of or relating to members of the younger or upcoming generation of a family.
noun
plural
next-generations-
a product that signals or represents a significant new stage in the development of something.
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a member of the younger or upcoming generation of a family.
Example Sentences
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Next generation ANC can discern which sounds are valuable to you and which are noise, and filter this in real time.
From Slate • Aug. 10, 2025
Next generation games consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, have been in short supply since the start of the pandemic.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2021
Next generation: The Getty highlights the photography of L.A. teenagers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2018
Next generation Lubchenco's academic children — Paine's grandchildren — have been steeped in 'relevance' from the start.
From Scientific American • Jan. 16, 2013
Next generation will already be using mobile as the native capability.
From Forbes • Jun. 8, 2011
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