Definition of INNOVATIONS (original) (raw)

: a new idea, method, or device : novelty

: the introduction of something new

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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.

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Examples of innovation in a Sentence

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

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Each image stood as a testament to the artistry, innovation, and undeniable influence of Black beauty in the fashion and entertainment industries. —Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025 The key innovation is a hollow head, created through a 24-hour 3D printing process and a lattice structure inside the club. —Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025 This shift towards broadening design perspectives fosters innovation and ensures that designs are relevant and accessible to a diverse global audience. —Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025 If concerns about catastrophic risks are overblown, then shifting focus to immediate challenges could help prevent real harms while fostering innovation and distributing AI’s benefits globally. —Harry Booth / Paris, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for innovation