next-gen

adjective

ˈnekst-ˈjen

: 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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Steve Russell, vice president and general manager of Edison Works at GE Aerospace, said accelerating this type of testing is important for developing next-gen capabilities. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 Altrata says that volatility gives next-gen billionaires new opportunities in business, investing, and philanthropy. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Nissan originally planned to offer the next-gen Rogue in the States beginning midway in 2027. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 Liis’s elegant perfume pendants have a pleasurably hefty weight to them, like next-gen Elsa Peretti bottle pendants. — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for next-gen

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next-generation

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1995, in the meaning defined above

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