generation

noun:the act or process of producing something, especially electricity or other energy
- The town invested in renewable sources to increase the generation of electricity.
noun:a group of individuals born and living around the same time, often sharing similar cultural experiences
- The millennial generation grew up with the internet as a constant presence.
noun:a specific version or iteration of a product, technology, or system, often indicating improvements over previous versions
- The new generation of electric cars offers longer battery life and faster charging.
noun:the biological process by which offspring are produced, continuing a lineage
- The study examined how certain traits are passed from one generation to the next.
noun:a line of descent in a family tree, indicating parent–child relationships
- She traced her family back three generations to discover her ancestors' origins.