: 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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In addition, six future Copernicus Expansion Missions aim to launch next-gen Sentinel satellites designed to track greenhouse gases, polar ice, air quality and more. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 July 2025 Building or buying a next-gen digital platform demands more than capital. Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 This teaser image may be a sign that Google is preparing to roll out the next-gen assistant to everyone after the launch of the Galaxy Watch 8. PC Magazine, 7 July 2025 In fact, biomaterials startups pulled in $392 million during the first quarter of 2025 alone, per Net Zero Insights—underscoring that next-gen investors are coming back after a few quiet years. Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 7 July 2025 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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