generation
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/ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
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/ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
noun
B1
A group of people born around the same time.
Each generation has its own unique challenges and opportunities.
B1
The time between a person's birth and when they have children, about 30 years.
This generation will see many changes in technology.
B1
One level in a family's history.
Our family has lived here for three generations.
B1
A group of people of similar age doing the same thing.
This generation of workers values flexibility.
R
A version of a product in its development.
The new generation of smartphones has better cameras.
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The making of something, like electricity or heat.
Solar power helps in the generation of clean energy.
translation
A group of people born around the same time.; The time between a person's birth and when they have children, about 30 years.; One level in a family's history.; A group of people of similar age doing the same thing.; A version of a product in its development.; The making of something, like electricity or heat.
Word Forms
Plural
generations