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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The company is focused on the commercialization and manufacturing of battery materials and next-generation battery cells, with minimal revenue generation from product samples.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
The success of the category is one of the major aims for next-generation displays set by South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, but despite the inter-organizational support, the process hasn’t been without its challenges.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Hackers and hacks ⚠️ Palo Alto Networks has issued patches for two critical security flaws in its next-generation firewalls that hackers are actively targeting.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
The truck Sanchez is driving is one of hundreds of such next-generation vehicles that are part of a small but growing electric-truck ecosystem taking shape in California ahead of broader zero emission mandates.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
The success of the category is one of the major aims for next-generation displays set by South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, but despite the inter-organizational support, the process hasn’t been without its challenges.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Hackers and hacks ⚠️ Palo Alto Networks has issued patches for two critical security flaws in its next-generation firewalls that hackers are actively targeting.
—Sam Sabin, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
The truck Sanchez is driving is one of hundreds of such next-generation vehicles that are part of a small but growing electric-truck ecosystem taking shape in California ahead of broader zero emission mandates.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Next-generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-generation. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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