: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation
next-gen medicines
Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.Eric Adams
Those plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.Justin Engel

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Nintendo's next-gen Switch console will be backward compatible with the Switch, the company says in its latest earnings report. Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024 By consolidating equipment monitoring capabilities, OEMs can accelerate the innovation cycle to develop next-gen equipment with superior performance and reliability. Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Interest in next-gen nuclear has jumped this year partly spurred by Big Tech's desire for carbon-free power to run AI data centers. Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 Fresh from its Terrifier 3 box office success, next-gen entertainment studio Cineverse has acquired English-speaking distribution rights for Mira Shaib’s Lebanese Academy Award entry Arzé. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for next-gen 

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next-generation

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of next-gen was in 1995

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“Next-gen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-gen. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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