innovation
[ in-uh-vey-shuhn ]
/ ˌɪn əˈveɪ ʃən /
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noun
something new or different introduced: numerous innovations in the high school curriculum.
the act of innovating; introduction of new things or methods.
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Origin of innovation
OTHER WORDS FROM innovation
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British Dictionary definitions for innovation
innovation
/ (ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən) /
noun
something newly introduced, such as a new method or device
the act of innovating
Derived forms of innovation
innovational, adjectiveinnovationist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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