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  • adjective Alternative form of future proof.
  • verb Alternative form of future proof.

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Examples

  • In a proposal memo to his boss, Berners-Lee pointed out that the new system should be “future-proof,” able to handle data packaged in ways that were as yet unforeseen.

    The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

  • In a proposal memo to his boss, Berners-Lee pointed out that the new system should be “future-proof,” able to handle data packaged in ways that were as yet unforeseen.

    The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

  • This viewpoint carries considerable credence as governments across the globe exert enormous pressure on the industry to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, while offering incentives and investment to pursue future-proof technology.

    Electric Dreams Matthew Master 2011

  • The Preamble lays out, in the broadest strokes possible (something that helps to “future-proof” that important set of pointers), the exact areas which “we the people” (read that: the government) must do “in order to form a more perfect union.”

    Think Progress » Republicans Block Bills Ensuring Continuation Of Military Health Care 2010

  • Leveson spent much of his own questioning time trying to draw both the News International executives and the Guardian's editor into a firmer definition of a future-proof regulatory system.

    Leveson inquiry: Murdoch editors warn of 'chilling effect' of state regulation 2012

  • While DirectTV works furiously to future-proof its subscription TV model by seeking to air movies as soon as four weeks after a theatrical release, this is unlikely to happen.

    Cedric Perrier: Social Media and the New Hollywood Cedric Perrier 2011

  • But there are few things still made these days that are future-proof.

    The New Tech Collectibles Tom Samiljan 2010

  • While DirectTV works furiously to future-proof its subscription TV model by seeking to air movies as soon as four weeks after a theatrical release, this is unlikely to happen.

    Cedric Perrier: Social Media and the New Hollywood Cedric Perrier 2011

  • So is there anything that one can do to future-proof one's retirement?

    Money Coach: How To Retire In This Economy 2010

  • The third step is to future-proof your playscript by making sure it can cope with any foreseeable changes in your business.

    To Run A Business Better, Rethink Its Playscript Michael G. Jacobides 2010

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