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

Investors and financial institutions, for example, could adopt next-generation climate stress tests, combining forward-looking scenario analysis with granular data on resource use and social conditions. —London Business School, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025

Among the other key takeaways, Sur highlighted the rollout of next-generation gaming products and opportunities to expand beyond high-end gaming into markets like AI PCs. —Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2025

What Lies Ahead As digital transformation continues to shape the industry, companies like Spot are looking to the future with a focus on multi-modal logistics and next-generation technology platforms. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025

Further afield: next-gen aviation and electric helicopters Bastian spotlighted a deeper integration with Airbus, as both Delta and the aircraft manufacturer work to advance next-generation aviation technologies that are more sustainable and cost-effective. —Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above