generation

noun

gen·er·a·tion ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce generation (audio)

: a body of living beings constituting a single step in the line of descent from an ancestor

: a group of individuals born and living contemporaneously

the younger generation

: a group of individuals having contemporaneously a status (such as that of students in a school) which each one holds only for a limited period

: a type or class of objects usually developed from an earlier type

first of the … new generation of powerful supersonic fighters

Kenneth Koyen

: the action or process of producing offspring : procreation

: the process of coming or bringing into being

generation of income

: origination by a generating process : production

especially : formation of a geometric figure by motion of another

: the average span of time between the birth of parents and that of their offspring

generational

ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce generation (audio)

adjective

generationally

ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nə-lē How to pronounce generation (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

She was worshipped by a generation of moviegoers. He was a hero to generations of students. We need to preserve these resources for future generations. His books are popular among members of the younger generation. That family has lived in the same house for four generations. The house has been passed down in the family from generation to generation. He has held that position for a generation. No one dreamed that such things would be possible a generation ago. The company claims to be developing the next generation of portable computers. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Companies with big portfolios of wind, solar and hydropower generation in Europe, such as Italy’s Enel SpA, along with nuclear energy producers, are likely to fall under the cap’s provisions.

Kim Mackrael, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Still, the foundation of the food comes from the older generation at these restaurants.

Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2022 Max represents the fourth generation of his clan to lead the $3.4 billion company.

David Meyer, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 At first glance, the cast of The Come Up, which premiered Sept. 13 with a four-episode block that will start streaming on Hulu the next morning, embodies everything cool and subversive about a generation that is just now coming into its own.

Time, 14 Sep. 2022 The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has projected that U.S. power generation will need to rise at least 25 percent by 2050 even if Americans don’t switch to electric vehicles very quickly.

Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 Europe’s worst drought in 500 years is hitting crop yields, exacerbating wildfire risks and weighing on hydropower generation.

Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 But in the Midwest and the Corn Belt, the vast majority of viable land that could be used for photovoltaic energy generation is tied up in agriculture –– specifically row crops, Tuinstra said.

Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 Jones is in the third generation of her family that is not able to read.

Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	generation
释义	generation noun gen·er·a·tion ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 1 a : a body of living beings constituting a single step in the line of descent from an ancestor b : a group of individuals born and living contemporaneously the younger generation c : a group of individuals having contemporaneously a status (such as that of students in a school) which each one holds only for a limited period d : a type or class of objects usually developed from an earlier type first of the … new generation of powerful supersonic fighters Kenneth Koyen 2 a : the action or process of producing offspring : procreation b : the process of coming or bringing into being generation of income c : origination by a generating process : production especially : formation of a geometric figure by motion of another 3 : the average span of time between the birth of parents and that of their offspring generational ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl adjective generationally ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nə-lē adverb Example Sentences She was worshipped by a generation of moviegoers. He was a hero to generations of students. We need to preserve these resources for future generations. His books are popular among members of the younger generation. That family has lived in the same house for four generations. The house has been passed down in the family from generation to generation. He has held that position for a generation. No one dreamed that such things would be possible a generation ago. The company claims to be developing the next generation of portable computers. See More Recent Examples on the Web Companies with big portfolios of wind, solar and hydropower generation in Europe, such as Italy’s Enel SpA, along with nuclear energy producers, are likely to fall under the cap’s provisions. Kim Mackrael, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Still, the foundation of the food comes from the older generation at these restaurants. Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2022 Max represents the fourth generation of his clan to lead the $3.4 billion company. David Meyer, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 At first glance, the cast of The Come Up, which premiered Sept. 13 with a four-episode block that will start streaming on Hulu the next morning, embodies everything cool and subversive about a generation that is just now coming into its own. Time, 14 Sep. 2022 The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has projected that U.S. power generation will need to rise at least 25 percent by 2050 even if Americans don’t switch to electric vehicles very quickly. Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 Europe’s worst drought in 500 years is hitting crop yields, exacerbating wildfire risks and weighing on hydropower generation. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 But in the Midwest and the Corn Belt, the vast majority of viable land that could be used for photovoltaic energy generation is tied up in agriculture –– specifically row crops, Tuinstra said. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 Jones is in the third generation of her family that is not able to read. Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 12 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English generacioun "procreation, development, offspring, lineage," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French generacion, borrowed from Late Latin generātiōn-, generātiō, going back to Latin, "procreation," from generāre "to bring into being, generate" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing generation sexual generation spontaneous generation inter-generation filial generation sub-generation generation gap sandwich generation sexual generation spontaneous generation inter-generation filial generation sub-generation generation gap sandwich generation See More Kids Definition generation noun gen·er·a·tion ˌje-nə-ˈrā-shən 1 : those being a single step in a line originating from one ancestor This family has lived in town for four generations. 2 : a group of individuals born and living at about the same time the younger generation 3 : the act or process of producing or creating something the generation of heat Medical Definition generation noun gen·er·a·tion ˌjen-ə-ˈrā-shən 1 a : a body of living beings constituting a single step in the line of descent from an ancestor b : a group of individuals born and living contemporaneously 2 : the average span of time between the birth of parents and that of their offspring 3 : the action or process of producing offspring : procreation generation noun 1 as in production the act or instance of producing something Our economy relies on the generation of new ideas. The organization has turned its focus toward the generation of solar energy. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance production creation development genesis innovation rise formation invention nascency origination construction conception birth fabrication 2 as in type a group or class of things that are developed from an earlier type The automaker is set to release the newest generation of electric vehicles. Synonyms & Similar Words type variety class category sort section group kind subgroup set tier subdivision family branch classification subclass species subspecies division bracket grade league order genus rank(s) rubric 3 as in year the length of time between the birth of parents and the birth of their children She has been at the job for a generation, and is seen as a motherly figure to her younger coworkers. Synonyms & Similar Words year era period time while day epoch age cycle date space span bit vintage spell stretch
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