future-proofedadj.
/ˈfjuːtʃəpruːft/, U.S. /ˈfjutʃərˈˌpruft/ Of a product, business, etc.: equipped for or protected against future developments; designed in a manner that aims to prevent rapid obsolescence.
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1986 Economist 29 Nov. facing p. 50/1 (advt.) Philips Personal Monitors are compatible with the leading personal computers. So, however your system develops, you're assured that your monitors at least, are future-proofed!
1989 Sunday Times 19 Mar. 22/8 It is designed to be future-proofed so that it will be suitable for applications that haven't yet been thought of.
2001 Smarthouse Feb. 32/2 This is a big boy's toy with an impressive list of features and the flexibility to be expanded with the addition of a DVD-Audio board once the technology is available. So, future-proofed too.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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adj.1986- superprofits
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