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Definition of gen - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- I got the gen on the new project from my colleague..
2.
age cohortRare group of people born in specific yearsRare
- Gen Z is known for tech-savviness.
3.
power machineTECH. device converting mechanical to electrical energyTECH.
- The gen failed during the storm.
4.
sequenceRare specific version in a sequenceRare
- This is the latest gen of the smartphone.
5.
literatureTECH. fan fiction without romance or sexual contentTECH.
- She prefers reading gen over other fanfics.
Images of gen
device converting mechanical to electrical energy
Expressions with gen
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acquire information about something
She decided to gen up on local history before her trip..
basic required courses in a school or college
I have to finish my gen ed this semester.
find out important information about something
I need to get the gen on the new project.
learn about something quickly before an event
I need to gen up on history before the quiz.
tell someone important or useful information
Can you give me the gen before the meeting?
provide information or details about something
She will give the gen on the new project.
know some information about a subject
I have some gen on the new teacher.
main legal officer for a government or state
The att'y gen. will speak at the conference.
Origin of gen
Latin, genus (birth)
Terms with gen included in their meaning
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next-gen mobile
technology standard for cellular networks
Examples of gen in a sentence
Here's the gen on the latest tech trends. The gen born in the 80s saw many changes. Each gen has its unique challenges. The gen powered the entire campsite. We bought a new gen for the RV trip. Gamers are excited about the new gen of consoles.
The car's latest gen features advanced technology. Gen stories often focus on friendship and adventure. The fan club organized a gen writing contest.
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- French:gén, génération, ...
- German:Information, Generation, ...
- Italian:informazione, Generazione, ...
- Spanish:información, generación, ...
- Portuguese:informação, geração, ...
- Chinese:消息, 世代, ...
- Japanese:情報, 世代, ...
- Arabic:مَعْلُومَة, جِيل, ...
- Hebrew:מֵידָע, דּוֹר, ...
- Russian:информация, поколение, ...
- Ukrainian:інформація, покоління, ...
- Hindi:जानकारी, जेन, ...
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