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Definition future-proof in American English

future-proof verb

[transitive] verb
1

to design something in a way that makes it unlikely to need replacing in the future by something newer and more effective

Example

Investing in this area is critical if you want to future-proof your online business.

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2

to design something in a way that makes it unlikely to need replacing by another product or system for a long time

Example

We want to get you on track to future-proof your next multi-year project.

Example

a future-proofed digital infrastructure that supports any device, anywhere, any time

Definition future-proof in American English