generation A generation refers to all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively. It can also be described as, "the average period, generally considered to be about 20–⁠30 years, during which children are born and gr ...

is "all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively." Generation or generations may also refer to:

Science and technology

Generation (particle physics) In particle physics, a generation or family is a division of the elementary particles. Between generations, particles differ by their flavour quantum number and mass, but their electric and strong interactions are identical. There are three gene ...

, a division of the elementary particles * Generation in

carrier generation and recombination In the solid-state physics of semiconductors, carrier generation and carrier recombination are processes by which mobile charge carriers (electrons and electron holes) are created and eliminated. Carrier generation and recombination processes are ...

, a process with mobile charge carriers (semiconductors) * Generation in biology, a (usually multicellular) life stage, see

biological life cycle In biology, a biological life cycle (or just life cycle or lifecycle when the biological context is clear) is a series of changes in form that an organism undergoes, returning to the starting state. "The concept is closely related to those of the ...

Electricity generation Electricity generation is the process of generating electric power from sources of primary energy. For electric utility, utilities in the electric power industry, it is the stage prior to its Electricity delivery, delivery (Electric power transmi ...

Programming language generations Programming languages have been classified into several programming language generations. Historically, this classification was used to indicate increasing power of programming styles. Later writers have somewhat redefined the meanings as distinc ...

, classes of a programming style's power

Books

* ''Generations'' (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics series * '' Superman & Batman: Generations'', a DC Comics series * ''Generations'' (book), a 1991 analysis of Anglo-American history by William Strauss and Neil Howe *'' GENERATION: 25 Years of Contemporary Art in Scotland'', a series of visual arts projects, exhibitions and events * ''Generations'' (DC Comics), a limited series from DC Comics *'' The Generation: The Rise and Fall of the Jewish Communists of Poland'', a 1991 book about Polish-Jewish history

Film and television

* ''

A Generation ''A Generation'' ( pl, Pokolenie) is a 1955 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It is based on the novel ''Pokolenie'' by Bohdan Czeszko, who also wrote the script. It was Wajda's first film and the opening installment of what became his Thr ...

'', a 1955 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda *

Generation A generation refers to all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively. It can also be described as, "the average period, generally considered to be about 20–⁠30 years, during which children are born and gr ...

, a section of the Berlin International Film Festival comprising Generation Kplus and Generation 14plus * ''Generation'' (2021 TV series), an American dramedy television series on HBO Max * ''Generation'' (Canadian TV program), a Canadian current affairs television program which aired on CBC Television in 1965 * ''Generation'' (film), a 1969 film * ''Generations'', the second season of the American TV series ''

Heroes Heroes or Héroes may refer to: * Hero, one who displays courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good Film * ''Heroes'' (1977 film), an American drama * ''Heroes'' (2008 film), an Indian Hindi film Gaming * ''Heroes of Might and Magic'' ...

'' * ''Generations'' (American TV series), an American daytime soap opera that aired on NBC 1988–1991 * ''Generations'' (South African TV series), a South African soap opera that aired on SABC1 1994–2010 * ''

Star Trek Generations ''Star Trek Generations'' is a 1994 American science fiction film and the seventh film in the ''Star Trek'' film series. Malcolm McDowell joins cast members from the 1960s television show ''Star Trek'' and the 1987 sequel series ''The Next G ...

'', the seventh ''Star Trek'' film

Music

* Generations, a folk duo consisting of

Skylar Grey Holly Brook Hafermann (born February 23, 1986), known professionally as Skylar Grey, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer from Mazomanie, Wisconsin. In 2004, at the age of 17, Grey signed a publishing deal with Universal Music ...

and her mother

Albums

* ''Generation'' (Anarchic System album) or the title song, 1975 * ''Generation'' (Audio Bullys album) or the title song, 2005 * ''Generation'' (Dexter Gordon album), 1973 * ''Generation'' (Hal Russell album) or the title song, 1982 * ''Generation'' (Kenny Burrell album) or the title song, 1987 * ''Generations'' (Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli album), 2007 * ''Generations'' (Gary Burton album), 2004 * ''Generations'' (Journey album), 2005 * ''Generations'' (Pepper Adams and Frank Foster album) or the title song, 1985 * ''Generations'', by

Will Butler William Pierce Butler (born October 6, 1982) is an American multi-instrumentalist and composer who is best known as a former member of the indie rock band Arcade Fire. He plays synthesizer, bass, guitar and percussion. He is known for his spon ...

, 2020

Songs

* "Generation", by Arisa Mizuki from '' Arisa II: Shake Your Body for Me'', 1992 * "Generation", by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club from ''

Take Them On, On Your Own ''Take Them On, On Your Own'' is the second studio album by American rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. It was first released in the UK on August 25, 2003, and in the US on September 2, 2003. The album was reissued with bonus tracks in 2008. ...

'', 2003 * "Generation", by Emerson Hart, theme song for the TV series ''

American Dreams ''American Dreams'' is an American drama television series that ran on NBC for three seasons & 61 episodes, from September 29, 2002, to March 30, 2005. The show tells the story of the Pryor family of Philadelphia during the mid-1960s, with many ...

'', 2002 * "Generation", by Simple Plan from ''

Simple Plan Simple Plan is a Canadian rock band from Montreal, Quebec, formed in 1999. The band's lineup consists of Pierre Bouvier (lead vocals, studio bass guitar), Chuck Comeau (drums), Jeff Stinco (lead guitar), and Sébastien Lefebvre (rhythm guita ...

'', 2008 * "Generations" (song), by Tetsuya Kakihara, 2013 * "Generations", by

Don Diablo Don Pepijn Schipper (; born 27 February 1980), better known by his stage name Don Diablo, is a Dutch DJ, digital artist, record producer, musician and songwriter of electronic dance music from Coevorden. He is one of the pioneers of the future h ...

, 2014 * "Generations", by Inspiral Carpets from ''

Revenge of the Goldfish ''Revenge of the Goldfish'' is the third studio album by the English band Inspiral Carpets. It was released on 5 October 1992 through Mute Records. The band supported the album by touring with Sunscreem. The album's cover art is a (cropped) 1981 ...

'', 1992 * "Generations", by Sara Groves from ''

Conversations Conversation is interactive communication between two or more people. The development of conversational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization. The development of conversational skills in a new language is a frequent focus ...

'', 2001 *

Generation (Acid Angel from Asia song) "Generation" is the debut single by South Korean girl group Acid Angel from Asia, the first sub-unit of TripleS for their debut extended play (EP) ''Access''. It was released on October 22, 2022, through Modhaus. Musically, "Generation" was descr ...

, 2022

Video games

* '' The Sims 3: Generations'', a 2011 expansion pack for the video game ''The Sims 3''

Other

* Generation Investment Management, a London-based asset management firm founded by Al Gore * ''Generation'' (play), 1965 play *

Generation ship A generation ship, or generation starship, is a hypothetical type of interstellar ark starship that travels at sub-light speed. Since such a ship might require hundreds to thousands of years to reach nearby stars, the original occupants of a gene ...

, a hypothetical type of starship that travels great distances for hundreds of years, requiring multiple generations of the occupants to complete the trip