innovation

[in-uh-vey-shuhn]

noun

1. something new or different introduced.

   numerous innovations in the high school curriculum.

2. the act of innovating; introduction of new things or methods.

innovation

/ ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən /

noun

1. something newly introduced, such as a new method or device

2. the act of innovating

Other Word Forms

• innovational adjective
• innovationist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of innovation¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Late Latin innovātiōn- (stem of innovātiō ); innovate, -ion

Example Sentences

The order described Genesis as “a dedicated, coordinated national effort to unleash a new age of AI‑accelerated innovation and discovery that can solve the most challenging problems of this century.”

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Gumenyuk notes that the network will support the creation of new products and more efficient processes, including innovations in optical components and nanofabrication.

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The innovation is exciting, but the investment opportunities are still taking shape.

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This wheat innovation builds on the group's previous success in rice, and similar work is underway to expand the technique to other major cereal crops.

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Public markets remain the most powerful and inclusive engine of wealth creation in the world—fueling innovation, economic growth and opportunity for millions of investors.

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Related Words

• modernization 

When To Use

What does innovation mean?

Innovation can refer to something new, such as an invention, or the practice of developing and introducing new things.An innovation is often a new product, but it can also be a new way of doing something or even a new way of thinking. Innovation is most commonly associated with business and technology, but it happens in any field where people introduce change, including the arts, medicine, politics, cooking, language—even philosophy and religion.Example: The internet changed society and is often considered the ultimate example of innovation, but it was built on the backs of many smaller, previous innovations.