innovation

/ˌɪn·əˈveɪ·ʃən/ n [C/U]

Definition

› a new idea or method, or the use of new ideas and methods: [U] The recording industry is driven by constant innovation. [C] His latest innovation is a theater company that will perform for schools.

(Definition of innovation n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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