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future-proof

adj · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Capable of surviving changes made in the future; not liable to become outdated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Videos recorded at a higher resolution are more future-proof since they can be viewed with more detail on higher resolution screens that one might own in future.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To make ready to meet potential future requirements, or make use of potential future opportunities.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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History

Etymology

From future + -proof.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: toekomstbestendig — not liable to become outdated