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 hotel runs on a mix of solar and diesel power, switching to the next-generation generators when battery levels drop below 40%.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
That easily exceeded the April IPO of next-generation nuclear startup X-energy, backed by Amazon.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
At the same time, SpaceX has improved Starlink's speeds and capacity, aiming to eventually offer gigabit speeds with next-generation satellites.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
Softbank recently started a battery business in Japan to build next-generation electric power infrastructure in anticipation of growing electricity demand driven by AI use.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
That easily exceeded the April IPO of next-generation nuclear startup X-energy, backed by Amazon.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
At the same time, SpaceX has improved Starlink's speeds and capacity, aiming to eventually offer gigabit speeds with next-generation satellites.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
Softbank recently started a battery business in Japan to build next-generation electric power infrastructure in anticipation of growing electricity demand driven by AI use.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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“Next-generation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/next-generation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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