future-proof

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Capable of surviving changes made in the future

   Capable of surviving changes made in the future; not liable to become outdated.

   • Videos recorded at a higher resolution are more future-proof since they can be viewed with more detail on higher resolution screens that one might own in future.
   • It’s not easy to buy a future-proof laptop because the industry is moving in the opposite direction.
2. 2

   To make ready to meet potential future requirements, or make use of potential future…

   To make ready to meet potential future requirements, or make use of potential future opportunities.

   • While today’s most common image type, JPEG, had a few defenders, many believe it’s not a good candidate for future-proofing images because it is a “lossy” format.
   • It is written to support you as you develop your own point of view about the future—and your own path to creating a future-proofed working life.
   • A clear national strategy is "urgently needed" to help future-proof coastal areas from rising sea levels and extreme weather, according to a report published by the National Trust on Friday.

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