next-generation

adjective

next-gen·​er·​a·​tion ˈnekst-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 

variants or less commonly next generation

: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-gen

The older hardware companies don't have the field to themselves. They're being challenged by waves of start-ups with next-generation technology.

—Bethany McLean

The finding has added fuel to a long-standing dispute over the Navy's next-generation sonar technology—a system that environmentalists say poses grave risks to marine mammals.

—David Kohn

Mr. [Lewis] Dale [General Motor's director of public policy] said the world's largest automaker spent $1 billion on electric vehicle and fuel cell research and prototype production in the past decade. He said GM doesn't want to make just 50,000 next generation vehicles, but rather sell millions.

—Mike Pare

Examples of next-generation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a recent interview, Nissan senior vice president Francois Bailly, confirmed the development of a next-generation GT-R R36. —Peter Lyon, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024

The operator already has launches mostly covered for deploying its next-generation OneWeb broadband satellites in low-Earth orbit, CEO Eva Berneke recently told the publication. —Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 20 Sep. 2024

The next-generation smart glasses give consumers a new way to capture content and experience a concert at the same time — without the need to view through the phone. —Fairchild Studio, WWD, 18 Sep. 2024

The companies are collaborating to expand the features offered on next-generation smartwatches, such as health and wellness tracking tools. —Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above