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innovation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/

Forms: innovations

innovation means: The process of introducing new ideas, methods, or products.

noun

CREATING NEW THINGSB2

The process of introducing new ideas, methods, or products.

  • The company encourages innovation.
  • Investment in research supports innovation.
  • Innovation in farming can help save water.

How to use it: innovation in something (The award encourages innovation in education.)

Common phrases: encourage innovation, technical innovation, innovation in something

NEW IDEAB2

A new idea, method, or product that changes how something is done.

  • This tool is a useful innovation.
  • The museum displays important medical innovations.
  • Their latest innovation makes electric cars easier to charge.

Similar words: invention, new development

Common phrases: major innovation, latest innovation, introduce an innovation

Questions about innovation

What does innovation mean?

The process of introducing new ideas, methods, or products.

What is innovation in other languages?

Türkçe: yenilikçilik · Español: innovación · Français: innovation · Deutsch: Innovation · Italiano: innovazione · 日本語: 革新

How do you pronounce innovation?

It is pronounced /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/.

How do you use innovation in a sentence?

The company encourages innovation. Investment in research supports innovation.

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