English · Word Candidate

generation

/ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: generations

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of creating something or bringing something into being; production, creation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động tạo ra hoặc đưa vào sự tồn tại

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Noun

The generation of peat, when not completely under water, is confined to moist situations […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of creating a living creature or organism; procreation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động tạo ra sinh vật sống

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Noun

So all things else, that nourish vitall blood, / Soone as with fury thou doest them inspire, / In generation seek to quench their inward fire.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “generation” mean?

The act of creating something or bringing something into being; production, creation.

Is “generation” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.