next-gen
adjective
: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation
next-gen medicines
Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.—
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Eric AdamsThose plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.—Justin Engel
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Even next-gen autonomous vehicles can't avoid parking tickets.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Sectors like next-gen biofuels have fallen out of favor after trying to compete directly with diesel and gasoline.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Also of focus are conversations centered around the implementation and scaling of next-gen materials, the changing legislative landscape, and how MMCFs fit into the retail space.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
The next-gen Mac Studio, Apple's powerful but small desktop computer, comes with two processor configuration options: an M4 Max chip or a new M3 Ultra chip.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Sectors like next-gen biofuels have fallen out of favor after trying to compete directly with diesel and gasoline.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Also of focus are conversations centered around the implementation and scaling of next-gen materials, the changing legislative landscape, and how MMCFs fit into the retail space.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2025
The next-gen Mac Studio, Apple's powerful but small desktop computer, comes with two processor configuration options: an M4 Max chip or a new M3 Ultra chip.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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