innovation

noun

in·no·va·tion ˌi-nə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce innovation (audio)

: a new idea, method, or device : novelty

: the introduction of something new

innovational

ˌi-nə-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce innovation (audio)

adjective

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What is the difference between innovation and invention?

The words innovation and invention overlap semantically but are really quite distinct.

Invention can refer to a type of musical composition, a falsehood, a discovery, or any product of the imagination. The sense of invention most likely to be confused with innovation is “a device, contrivance, or process originated after study and experiment,” usually something which has not previously been in existence.

Innovation, for its part, can refer to something new or to a change made to an existing product, idea, or field. One might say that the first telephone was an invention, the first cellular telephone either an invention or an innovation, and the first smartphone an innovation.

Example Sentences

She is responsible for many innovations in her field. the latest innovation in computer technology Through technology and innovation, they found ways to get better results with less work. the rapid pace of technological innovation

Recent Examples on the Web Today, companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin lead in innovation and productivity.

Arthur Herman, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 Why is there praise for private startups and condemnation for in-house innovation?

WIRED, 25 Aug. 2022 Inventors were judged on their creative approach to solving a problem and prospects for viable enterprises in industry innovation.

Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2022 Andreessen made his announcement about investing in Neumann’s latest company in a blog post on his firm’s website on Monday, citing the need for investment in innovation in the U.S. real estate sector.

Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2022 In more eco-conscious innovation, other apparel styles were made from a breakthrough textile waste regeneration technology, Infinna, while some footwear used Vegea, a material made of grape skins leftover from wine production.

Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022 Years of bipartisan work to invest in U.S. innovation culminated with President Biden’s signature on the CHIPS and Science Act.

Deborah Wince-smith, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Her dedication to moving inclusion in innovation forward is also reflected in her numerous advisory roles with organizations, including the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium for NASA.

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 July 2022 This uncertainty would create an even greater chilling effect on investments in innovation than the text of the existing legislation.

Craig Garthwaite, STAT, 23 July 2022 See More

单词	innovational
释义	innovation noun in·no·va·tion ˌi-nə-ˈvā-shən 1 : a new idea, method, or device : novelty 2 : the introduction of something new innovational ˌi-nə-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nəl adjective Did you know? What is the difference between innovation and invention? The words innovation and invention overlap semantically but are really quite distinct. Invention can refer to a type of musical composition, a falsehood, a discovery, or any product of the imagination. The sense of invention most likely to be confused with innovation is “a device, contrivance, or process originated after study and experiment,” usually something which has not previously been in existence. Innovation, for its part, can refer to something new or to a change made to an existing product, idea, or field. One might say that the first telephone was an invention, the first cellular telephone either an invention or an innovation, and the first smartphone an innovation. Synonyms brainchild coinage concoction contrivance creation invention wrinkle See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She is responsible for many innovations in her field. the latest innovation in computer technology Through technology and innovation, they found ways to get better results with less work. the rapid pace of technological innovation Recent Examples on the Web Today, companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin lead in innovation and productivity. Arthur Herman, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 Why is there praise for private startups and condemnation for in-house innovation? WIRED, 25 Aug. 2022 Inventors were judged on their creative approach to solving a problem and prospects for viable enterprises in industry innovation. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2022 Andreessen made his announcement about investing in Neumann’s latest company in a blog post on his firm’s website on Monday, citing the need for investment in innovation in the U.S. real estate sector. Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2022 In more eco-conscious innovation, other apparel styles were made from a breakthrough textile waste regeneration technology, Infinna, while some footwear used Vegea, a material made of grape skins leftover from wine production. Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022 Years of bipartisan work to invest in U.S. innovation culminated with President Biden’s signature on the CHIPS and Science Act. Deborah Wince-smith, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 Her dedication to moving inclusion in innovation forward is also reflected in her numerous advisory roles with organizations, including the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium for NASA. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 July 2022 This uncertainty would create an even greater chilling effect on investments in innovation than the text of the existing legislation. Craig Garthwaite, STAT, 23 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition innovation noun in·no·va·tion ˌi-nə-ˈvā-shən 1 : a new idea, method, or device : novelty The company's latest innovation is a talking car. 2 : the introduction of something new Consumers are looking for innovation. innovational adjective as in innovative having the skill and imagination to create new things in the high-tech sector, a company is either innovational—or it's history Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance innovative inventive creative imaginative originative talented innovatory ingenious original gifted prolific clever inspired resourceful generative Promethean fruitful productive fertile fecund germinal Antonyms & Near Antonyms unimaginative unoriginal uncreative imitative uninspired unproductive uninventive infertile talentless See More
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innovation

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