generation

//ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən//
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Noun

generationSingular
generationsPlural
1

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively

My parents' generation grew up without the internet.

2

The average period, generally considered to be about 25-30 years, during which children are born and grow up, become adults, and begin to have children

Three generations of the family lived under one roof.

3

A single step in descent or lineage; the relationship between parents and their children

Three generations of the family live under one roof.

4

A group of individuals, most of whom are the same approximate age, having similar ideas, problems, or attitudes

Our generation grew up with smartphones and social media.

5

A stage or degree in a sequence of technological development or product design

The fifth generation of this smartphone features improved battery life and a faster processor.

6

The production or creation of something; the act of generating

The generation of electricity from solar panels has increased significantly.