/ Dictionary / Index W wave of the future: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: wave' of the fu'ture Pronunciation: [key] a trend or development that may influence or become a significant part of the future: Computerization is the wave of the future. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. wave-off waver Related Content Daily Word Quiz: resilient Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language