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
Bethany McLeanThe 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
David KohnMr. [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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Honda plans to make its next-generation Civic hybrid in the U.S. state of Indiana rather than in Mexico to avoid potential tariffs, Reuters has reported.
—Maki Shiraki, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
While the conversation around improving next-generation networking often focuses on consumer applications, businesses and smart cities stand to benefit the most.
—Piyush Jain, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The next-generation airliner was billions of dollars over budget and three years late.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
It was spotted underway with USS Michael Monsoor, which is a next-generation multi-mission destroyer.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Maki Shiraki, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
While the conversation around improving next-generation networking often focuses on consumer applications, businesses and smart cities stand to benefit the most.
—Piyush Jain, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The next-generation airliner was billions of dollars over budget and three years late.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
It was spotted underway with USS Michael Monsoor, which is a next-generation multi-mission destroyer.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Next-generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-generation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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