noun · academic
innovation
/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/in·no·VA·tion
the introduction of new ideas, methods, or products that improve something
Examples
“Many tech companies invest heavily in innovation to stay competitive.”
“Government policy can encourage innovation in green energy.”
“The university runs an incubator to help students turn innovations into businesses.”
Band 8 sentence
“Sustained investment in research and education is essential if a country hopes to drive long-term technological innovation and economic growth.”
Collocations
- technological innovation
- drive innovation
- foster innovation
Word family
Common mistakes
Many innovation in this sector are small changes.→Many innovations in this sector are small changes.
The company made an important improvement, not an innovation.→The company made an important innovation, not just an improvement.
Say it for a higher band
5change→6improvement→7+innovation
Synonyms
invention
Easily confused
invention
“The invention of the light bulb was followed by many innovations in lighting technology.”
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