Definitions

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  • adjective Capable of surviving changes made in the future; not liable to become outdated.
  • verb transitive To make futureproof.

Etymologies

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future +‎ -proof

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Examples

  • Also since for the foreseeable future bluray players will be backwards compatible with dvd there isn't really a need to "futureproof" your dubs.

    VideoHelp.com Forum MadMax_911 2010

  • I think if you were to ask Sony's high-ups and got an HONEST answer out of them, they'd say that "futureproof" was the biggest mistake of the PS3.

    G4TV - The Feed 2009

  • Why didn't they "futureproof" the manufacturing sector then?

    Progressive Bloggers Disgruntled Liberal Female 2008

  • Additionally, many film buffs are choosing Blu ray as a way to 'futureproof' their collections.

    We Blog A Lot 2008

  • "futureproof" is one of those words that cannot be believed these days, due to the march of tech ... most of us thought freeview was that, until all the discontents fought for, and got HD ... yes sure it is still 'backwards compatible', try telling that to the guy who has just spent

    thinkbroadband news feed 2010

  • It was also the only solution presented as 'futureproof' in that all upgrades are included in the standard support contract. "

    Releases feed from RealWire 2009

  • It was also the only solution presented as 'futureproof' in that all upgrades are included in the standard support contract. "

    Latest News from SOA World Magazine 2009

  • The focus of this conference is how to rebuild using sustainable technology to create better, more futureproof homes.

    Marc Stoiber: Why Rebuilding Cities Need to Rethink Their Brand Marc Stoiber 2011

  • The focus of this conference is how to rebuild using sustainable technology to create better, more futureproof homes.

    Marc Stoiber: Why Rebuilding Cities Need to Rethink Their Brand Marc Stoiber 2011

  • The focus of this conference is how to rebuild using sustainable technology to create better, more futureproof homes.

    Marc Stoiber: Why Rebuilding Cities Need to Rethink Their Brand Marc Stoiber 2011

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