Two thirds of the first generation of mill workers were women.
the first generation of mobile phones
first-generation immigrants
a first-generation satellite/computer game
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first generation — first gene ration n [singular] 1.) people who have moved to live in a new country, or the children of these people 2.) the first type of a machine to be developed first generation of ▪ the first generation of hand held computers 3.) the first… … Dictionary of contemporary English
first generation — first gene ration noun singular 1. ) the GENERATION of people who were the first from their country to go and live in another country a ) the first people to do something: Two thirds of the first generation of mill workers were women. 2. ) the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
first-generation — UK US adjective [only before noun] ► used to describe the first product or technology of a particular type to be developed: first generation device/product/technology »People are often hesitant to spend a lot of money on a first generation device … Financial and business terms
first generation — (1G) The first generation of mobile cellular systems, using analog circuit switched voice systems. Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. www.practicallaw.com. 2010 … Law dictionary
first-generation — first′ genera′tion adj. 1) cvb being or belonging to the first generation of a family to be born in a particular country 2) cvb being a naturalized citizen of a particular country 3) cmp being the first model or version available to users: a… … From formal English to slang
first generation — adjective (computing) Of the early type of calculating and computing machine, using thermionic valves • • • Main Entry: ↑first … Useful english dictionary
first generation — first generation. См. дочернее поколение. (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) … Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.
first generation — first generation. = F1 (см.). (Источник: «Англо русский толковый словарь генетических терминов». Арефьев В.А., Лисовенко Л.А., Москва: Изд во ВНИРО, 1995 г.) … Молекулярная биология и генетика. Толковый словарь.
first-generation — [fʉrst′jen΄ər ā′shən] adj. 1. designating a naturalized, foreign born citizen of a country 2. sometimes, designating a native born citizen of a country whose parents had immigrated into that country … English World dictionary
first generation — noun (singular) 1 the children of people who have moved to live in a new country 2 the first type of a machine to be developed: The first generation of computers were huge and slow. 3 the first people to do something: the first generation of… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
