generation
/dʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/Definitions
1. noun
a group of people of approximately the same age who are considered as a single unit, or the act or process of producing or generating something
“The current generation of smartphones has improved significantly in terms of battery life.”
2. noun
a person who has been born in a particular year or period of time
“The baby born in 2010 is a member of the millennial generation.”
3. noun
the production or generation of something, such as power or heat
“The power generation facility was shut down due to the storm.”
4. verb
to produce or create something, such as a musical composition
“The composer generated a new score for the symphony.”
5. verb
to produce or generate something, such as electricity
“The new plant will generate enough electricity to power 10,000 homes.”