innovation
Americannoun
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something new or different introduced.
numerous innovations in the high school curriculum.
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the act of innovating; introduction of new things or methods.
noun
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something newly introduced, such as a new method or device
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the act of innovating
Usage
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.
Other Word Forms
- innovational adjective
- innovationist noun
Etymology
Origin of innovation
First recorded in 1540–50; from Late Latin innovātiōn- (stem of innovātiō ); innovate, -ion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Meta and Google have said the minimum age UK children can access social media should not be raised in response to questions from the science, innovation and technology committee on Tuesday.
From BBC
Hesai deserves some credit for its innovation capabilities, given its strong technological intuition, the analysts say.
The technology may also be adapted for other parts of the body, including the spinal cord, and could eventually be combined with future innovations such as opto-electronics embedded in artificial skull plates.
From Science Daily
The company saw a nearly immediate boost to product innovation after it sent the memo, he said.
The U.S. seems on track to remain the world’s premier engine of innovation and material progress despite a succession of presidents each of whom was regrettable in his own way.
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