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Definition of generation gap - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
societydifference in attitudes between people of different ages
- The generation gap makes it hard for them to agree.
- The generation gap affected debates over dress codes.
- Older voters blamed the generation gap for views on technology.
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Expressions with generation
people feeling disconnected from society
Many young people today feel like a lost generation.
young people seen as fragile or easily upset
Some call them the snowflake generation for being easily upset.
middle-aged adults caring for children and aging parents
Many in the sandwich generation feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities.
very rarely or almost never
A talent like hers comes along once in a generation.
become popular again after being out of fashion for a generation
Bell-bottom jeans seem to skip a generation in fashion.
people who are expected to succeed the current leaders
The next generation is being trained to handle complex global challenges..
being the third in a family line
She is a third-generation immigrant in her family.
continuously passed down through generations
The story was told generation to generation.
group of young people who will become adults soon
The rising generation will shape the future of our country.
children of parents born in a different country
She is part of the second generation in her family.
relating to the latest technology version
The fifth-generation smartphone has amazing features.
future version of the internet with advanced features
The next generation Internet will offer faster speeds.
continuously passed down through generations
The recipe was handed down from generation to generation.
generation overly protected from risks and challenges
Many believe the cotton-wool generation lacks resilience due to overprotection.
product or thing that is the first version in its group
This phone is a first-generation.
people born during the post-World War II baby boom
The baby boom generation significantly impacted the economy.
the latest mobile network technology
Fifth generation wireless offers faster speeds and lower latency than previous generations.
technology for high-speed mobile internet
Fourth generation wireless allows for seamless video streaming on smartphones.
process in which energy changes form and produces warmth in a body
Efficient heat generation is essential in modern power plants.
process of identifying potential customers
The company invested in lead generation to boost sales.
average time between two consecutive generations
The generation time in humans is about 25 years.
process of creating location identifiers for data or devices in systems
Efficient address generation is essential for fast memory access in modern processors.
automatic creation of program instructions from another form of description
The compiler's code generation stage produced highly optimized machine instructions.
Expressions with gap
mismatch between what is said and what actually happens, causing doubt
The scandal created a credibility gap between the mayor’s words and deeds.
to provide something that's missing
The new product will fill the gap in the market.
make a connection where there is a difference
The new policy aims to bridge a gap between the rich and the poor.
reduce differences between people or groups
Efforts were made to bridge the gap between the communities.
reduce the difference or distance
The new policy aims to close the gap between rich and poor.
provide something needed to make up for a deficiency
The new employee was hired to plug the gap in the team.
reduce or eliminate a difference or disparity
The new policy aims to close a gap in income inequality.
fill a temporary need or vacancy
He was hired to stop a gap until a permanent manager was found.
difference in ages between people
There is a ten-year age gap between them.
lack of understanding between people
There was a communication gap between the manager and the team.
time or detail someone cannot remember
He had a gap in his memory about the accident.
connect two separate things or areas
The new policy will bridge gap between departments.
lack of energy or motivation
After the long meeting, there was an energy gap in the team.
to occupy a vacant position or role
He was hired to fill a gap in the team.
year off between school and university for personal growth
She traveled during her gap year before college.
difference in pay between groups, sometimes due to discrimination
The pay gap between men and women is still large.
difference in values or habits that separates two groups or generations
The cultural gap between parents and teenagers can cause many arguments.
difference in opportunities and status between genders
Efforts to close the gender gap have increased in recent years..
difference between two prices for similar goods services or assets
The price gap between luxury and budget brands keeps widening.
difference in access to or skills with digital technology
The digital gap affects both rural and urban communities.
be careful of the space between train and platform
Please mind the gap when exiting the train.
space between inner thighs when standing upright
She has a thigh gap when she stands upright.
something that fills a temporary need or pause
The show was just a gap-filler before the main event.
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- French:fossé générationnel, ...
- German:Generationskonflikt, ...
- Italian:divario generazionale, ...
- Spanish:brecha generacional, ...
- Portuguese:conflito de gerações, ...
- Chinese:代沟, ...
- Japanese:世代間ギャップ, ...
- Arabic:فَجْوَة الأَجْيال, ...
- Hebrew:פַּעַר דּוֹרוֹת, ...
- Russian:разрыв поколений, ...
- Ukrainian:розрив між поколіннями, ...
- Hindi:पीढ़ी का अंतर, ...
- Bengali:প্রজন্মের ফারাক, ...
- Catalan:bretxa generacional, ...
- Czech:generační propast, ...
- Danish:generationskløft, ...
- Dutch:generatiekloof, ...
- Greek:γενεαλογικό χάσμα, ...
- Hungarian:generációs szakadék, ...
- Khmer:គម្លាតជំនាន់, ...
- Korean:세대 차이, ...
- Persian:شکاف نسلی, ...
- Polish:różnica pokoleń, ...
- Portuguese (BR):choque de gerações, ...
- Romanian:diferență între generații, ...
- Swedish:generationsklyfta, ...
- Thai:ช่องว่างระหว่างรุ่น, ...
- Turkish:kuşak farkı, ...
- Vietnamese:khoảng cách thế hệ, ...
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