next-generation

adjective

next-gen·​er·​a·​tion ˈnekst-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce next-generation (audio)
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

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During the event, Amazon also revealed details of its next-generation AI chips, Trainium3. Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024 By enabling the production of next-generation semiconductors and supporting the growth of domestic manufacturing, Lam Research, Kulicke & Soffa and Cohu offer investors a unique opportunity to participate in the future of the semiconductor industry. John Buckingham, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Both companies tend to start with their top-performing graphics cards and then introduce more budget-friendly options later, giving Intel some time to gain market share before the next-generation budget competition arrives. PCMAG, 12 Dec. 2024 In 2022, after Republicans seized control of the lower chamber, Pelosi stepped down voluntarily, paving the way for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and his next-generation deputies to take the reins of the Caucus. Mike Lillis, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for next-generation 

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First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of next-generation was in 1965

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“Next-generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-generation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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